The shipping industry has been looking forward to a trade deal between the US and China for quite some time now. As a result, the latest positive development is expected to boost the fortunes of both the dry bulk and the tanker markets, but also to inc…
Shipping Is Looking to Benefit from the US-China Trade Agreement Read More »
Trying to see the shipping market’s “glass” as “half-full”, shipbrokers are estimating that even under the worst-case scenarios, when it comes to the future growth of the global economy, shipping should manage. In its latest weekly report, shipbr…
Will Shipping “Sink or Swim” in a Sluggish Global Economical Environment? Read More »
For all of China’s efforts to lower its dependance on coal as a primary energy source, the country remains a major factor for seaborne coal demand. In a recent weekly note, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “China’s coal imports raced ahe…
Dry Bulk Market: China’s Coal Imports Still a Major Factor Read More »
Capesize The market was relatively stable over this past week putting an end to the past months of more extreme declines. While the Capesize 5TC still softened marginally, opening the week at $9,438 and closing it at $8,352, market fundamentals appear …
Dry Bulk Market: Looking for a Rebound Read More »
Dry bulk owners are still keen on more investments in dry bulk tonnage, both newbuildings and second hand vessels, despite the fact that the dry bulk market is experiencing one of its most severe periods of downwards pressure, now at a 9-month low. In …
Shipowners Keep Investing in Dry Bulkers Despite Market Demise Read More »