The rise of the dry bulk market has led to a significant increase of bulkers’ S&P deals, but mainly for the larger classes (i.e. Capesizes and Panamaxes), as the Handy segment attracted a much reduced demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker…
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Cobalt, lithium, manganese and graphite: not dry bulk cargoes known for their movement in large volumes today, but their future looks very promising, according to a report from UNCTAD. As demand for batteries for electric cars takes off, driven by clim…
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Uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the trade war and volatility in oil prices are governing business decisions being made in 2020. Shipyard demand will likely encounter a further blow given the vast disruptions to economic growth and t…
Capesizes Looking Best For Short Term Gains But Feedermaxes Are In It For The Long Haul Read More »
Ship owners have intensified their interest towards second hand dry bulk carriers, most notably Capesizes, as a result of the recent market rally. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “on the dry bulk side, a very strong…
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Capesize The Capesize market continues to go from strength to strength, as rates reach highs not seen since September last year. The rally is predominately off the back of the Atlantic Basin crying out for more tonnage. Atlantic charterers from Eastern…
Dry Bulk Market’s Rally Continues Unabated Read More »