While demand for dry bulk carriers has intensified over the past few weeks, evidence from the data of the first half of 2020 suggests that the total number of transactions is lower than the previous years. Meanwhile, the second half of 2020 could prove…
Dry Bulk Market Not “Out of the Woods” Yet Read More »
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…
Large Dry Bulk Carriers in Demand Read More »
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…
Battery boost drives commodity demand Read More »
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…
Capesize Bulkers In High Demand Read More »