A fall in Chinese coal demand and a second round of European virus lockdowns has deflated a nascent dry bulk recovery, despite strong demand for iron ore. The latest MSI HORIZON* monthly sector report notes that spot freight rates for all bulker benchm…
Second round of lockdowns takes wind out of dry bulk recovery Read More »
Capesize ‘Resistant’ would be one adjective to describe the Capesize market this week, as there was an increasing perception that it had discovered a floor, in several areas – specifically in Asia – where the pivotal C5 West Australia round gaine…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Finds Resistance Read More »
In the following weeks Klaveness Research will in a series of articles have a look at how we believe the fundamentals impacting dry bulk freight rates are shaping up for 2021. In the first article we started off by having a look at the big picture. In …
2021 dry bulk outlook – what will happen to the global grain trade? Read More »
The new RCEP trade agreement could become a boon for shipping in the coming years, at least according to market delegates. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “during a week where the developments regarding the pandemic…
New Trade Agreement Could Herald New Growth Era For Ship Owners Read More »
Demand for bulk carriers in the global grain and soya trades is receiving a boost from strongly rising imports into China. These are mostly long-distance movements, further enhancing bulk carrier employment. After expanding over the past twelve months,…
China’s grain and soya imports upsurge Read More »