The dry bulk market is enjoying its best annual start in a decade, thanks to a big rise in demand and supply chain disruptions. In its latest report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “with the first quarter of the year having come to a close, we…
Dry Bulk Market in Best Annual Start in a Decade Read More »
The retreat of COVID-related disruptions will restore market efficiency and freight rates to better reflect underlying supply and demand fundamentals London and Singapore, 12 April 2021. Dry bulk owners enjoying a welcome bounce in earnings and asset v…
Dry bulk owners break out the bubbles but can they avoid the hangover? Read More »
As we have discussed in the previous freight rate forecast publications, there has been upside risk for our last assumption for near-term freight forecast, specifically for sub-Panamax grain tonnages, owing to (a) unusual high congestion, (b) strong co…
Demand for second hand dry bulk tonnage has been rising of late, with shipowners’ focus being the Handysize and Supramax sectors. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “following the end of the catholic easter, during which the m…
Dry Bulk Market Dynamics Shifting Read More »
The Chinese ban on coal imports from Australia has shaken up coal trades in the east. In the absence of Australian coal exports to China, other exporters have been scrambling to fulfil China’s coal demand. As a result, some countries are lacking their …
Pieces of the changed Eastern coal market puzzle fall into place Read More »