Capesize Throughout the week, the capesize market experienced shifts in sentiment and activity. The week commenced robustly in the Pacific, with all three miners bustling with activity, driving up rates, and causing C5 to spike by at least $1.00. Howev…
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Despite the efforts towards the global economy’s decarbonization, coal still remains a key component, still feeding demand for large bulkers. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “despite widespread discussions of green energy and …
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The onset of March has brought firmness in freight rates not only for large vessel size categories but also for smaller ones, with the Handysize NOPAC Far East route recording remarkable increases from the previous month. Meanwhile, in the Capesize Bra…
Sailing speeds of older ships in particular have slowed down considerably, as a result of the latest emission reduction rules. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “the integration of the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (E…
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Capesize The week started with a modest increase on the BCI 5TC, accompanied by steady activity in the Pacific and relatively calm conditions in the Atlantic. As the days progressed, the Pacific market saw increased activity and rising rates, particula…
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