Unprecedented factors have come into play in the dry bulk market, with shipbrokers expecting additional downward pressure, mostly in Capesize rates, moving forward. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the tragedy in Braz…
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The market had hoped that China would unveil a large stimulus package at the March NPC; but any expectation of a large boost to world growth and commodities demand has not come, yet. The current stimulus package is smaller; less potent and less positiv…
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Last year, it was mostly tankers and containers which were the main candidates for ship recycling. As of late though and amid a growing unease regarding the dry bulk market’s immediate prospects, more and more dry bulkers are being considered for…
Bulkers Are Now Headed for Recycling in Market Shift Read More »
VesselsValue data suggests the value of a generic fixed age 15 year old Capesize Bulker has fallen 20% from 1st November 2018 to USD 12.2 million today. By contrast, other valuers are quoting figures or estimated ranges 15-30% higher. Company Director …
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One of the few shipping segments where net fleet growth is actually expected to be negative is the Handy/Supramax one. In a recent note, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “according to our calculations, the current trading fleet (including units in l…
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