The impact of the Red Sea crisis on tanker freight rates hasn’t been that great, apart from a few key routes and ship types, but that could soon change. The longer the Red Sea crisis continues, the bigger the impact is expected to be in the tanker mark…
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Capesize The capesize market started the week with a cautiously optimistic tone despite sluggish overall activity. Weather disruptions in China and a gradual start in the Atlantic were notable factors. By midweek there was a significant boost to market…
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The Red Sea shipping crisis — a result of Houthi rebel attacks on cargo ships and tankers — is causing hundreds of vessels to avoid the Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important waterways. Instead, these vessels are being forced to reroute around s…
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The rise in dry bulk freight rates during January was far from normal. The current slowdown though, is typical for this time of year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the dry bulk market has begun 2024 on a strong f…
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In the second week of February, the sentiment surrounding crude oil freight rates remained unstable. VLCC MEG-China rates showed signs of gathering strength, indicating a firmer momentum. Conversely, in the clean segment, LR2 MEG-Japan rates displayed …