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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Brazil’s iron ore exports grew by 7.9% in 2023, favoring higher ton-mile demand for dry bulk carriers. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa discussed the global iron ore trade and Brazil’s exports in particular. According to the repor…
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At the end of the month, there’s a notable upturn in the Capesize Brazil to N China route, with rates reaching new highs since the year’s outset. However, it remains uncertain whether this firmness will persist into March. Interestingly, de…