A steady growth trend has evolved in the world merchant ship fleet during the past few years. But this broad view hides contrasting changes among the main vessel types. In the period ahead, further large variations are likely among categories. Bulk car…
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Capesize The Capesize market had little cheer this week as rates subsided throughout the week, albeit on the back of reasonable fixing activity. The Capesize 5TC now stands at $9,305 – a decrease of 3502 week on week. The Atlantic region, particu…
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The demise of the Chinese real estate market has caused a ripple effect in the dry bulk shipping market. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “the dry bulk shipping market has been on an overall downward trajectory since…
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Contracting of bulk carriers spiked in 2021 and reached 48.4 million DWT, driven by a positive congestion driven cycle which brought an opportunity for investment. However, in the first ten months of 2022 only 11.7 million DWT were contracted as concer…
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Capesize Activity in the Capesize market had the 5TC pushing in value over a few days in midweek. However, pessimism prevailed as the rates dropped down to close the week -895, settling at $12,807. Some chatter in the market expects an improvement in r…
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