Investment strategies involving a shipping company’s assets are always a tricky proposition, but nevertheless an integral part of each ship owner’s strategy. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “let’s suppose that we have…
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Asset Plays Are Getting Trickier For Shipowners Read More »
Full year 2022 data points for the international shipping industry have been released by Clarksons Research. Reviewing the data, Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented: The ClarkSea, our overall day rate charter index covering …
ClarkSea Index: Record Annual Average For 2022 Read More »
While multipurpose vessel (MPV) rates are expected to soften through 2023, the rate of decline is expected to be less than in competing sectors such as containerships and handysize dry bulk carriers, according to the latest forecasts from Drewry’s Mult…
Multipurpose shipping to outgun competing sectors Read More »
The tanker market is expected to experience a positive 2023, according to the majority of analysts. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “whilst 2022 ended with a fanfare, there is now a quieter feel for tanker markets as we step in…
Tankers in 2023: More Reasons to Be Optimistic Than Pessimistic Read More »
Capesize The decline in the first week of the year appeared to be no surprise to the market due to the lackluster activity and seasonal headwinds since the holiday season. The average rate of the Capesize 5 timecharter (5TC) routes had its sharpest fal…
Dry Bulk Market: 2023 Starts With Sharp Declines Across the Board Read More »