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 »
Capesize Any lingering doubts concerning the short-term prognosis for the capesize market were swept away this week as the timecharter average shed $2,350 to close at $12,498. A number of factors prevailed, but the erosion in sentiment largely emanated…
The message from the top is clear: cut out coal. While the regulatory pressure has been evident for some time, the race to banish the black stuff stepped up a notch last week when a $5 trillion valued institutional investor group made up of many of the…
Coal squeeze intensifies Read More »