February 2021

Congestion related to cold weather and coal shortage in China supported counter–seasonal strength in freight rates

Following IHS Markit’s previous update on the upside risk of winter demand, dry bulk vessels anchored near the northern Chinese ports have increased significantly to an average of 372 vessels in week 3 (starting on 11 January 2021) from an averag…

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