The dry bulk market remains a conundrum for those involved, as the course of freight rates hasn’t been all about fundamentals, with more factors entering into play. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “having reach the …
Dry Bulk Market: A Long-Term Rebound Remains an Enigma Read More »
Despite the improving market conditions over the course of the second quarter of 2019, the negative impact of the first few months of the year are still felt throughout the industry. Nevertheless, ship owners’ restrain when it comes to adding mor…
Capesize Market Recovery Still a “No-Show” Read More »
Capesize The market showed variability over the past week, as most routes were active yet sentiment differed from region to region. The Pacific market largely softened on the back of an inactive West Australian market. Charterers were usually able to a…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Shows Varied Performance Read More »
With more than 230 sales of bulkers so far in 2019, Greek and Chinese ship owners are dominating proceedings, although with different strategies. Greek owners are looking for modern dry bulk tonnage, which Chinese are more inclined to acquire ships bui…
Dry Bulk Modern Tonnage the “Weapon of Choice” Among Greek Ship Owners Read More »
Capesize The story over the past week has been largely Atlantic dominated as the basin’s uniquely volatile characteristics came into play. Starved of tonnage for most of the year, the Atlantic basin has encountered growing demand from Brazil to China w…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes On a High, With Brazil to China Trade Picking Up Pace Read More »