There are a number of variables coming into play in the dry bulk market at the moment, enough to mark a shift in the freight rate dynamics. In its latest weekly report, Allied Shipbroking claims that “it’s looking as though June will turn out to …
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Capesize A depressing time for the big ships as rates eased across the board, with the Atlantic particularly short of cargo, while levels in the East fell despite active fixing from West Australia. The lack of Brazil cargo continued to have a major imp…
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The acquisition of the Songa Bulk fleet by Star Bulk provides their new owners with a fleet renewal opportunity in the strong Panamax bulk carrier market. Spot market earnings for ships of this size have been moving steadily upwards since the start of …
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Capesize Dramatic drops over the week for the big ships, with the hope of further improvements as the week began being dashed mid-week. Ongoing unrest in Guinea and disruption to bauxite exports saw some vessels re-let on the market, prompting uncertai…
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Up to 230 second hand bulkers have been traded so dar in the year, in what appears to be rather dynamic demand from ship owners. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal noted that “half-way through the second quarter of the year and as the P…
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