The dry bulk fleet has aged as a result of minimal scrapping activity of late. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “during Q1 2024, a total of 1.77 million DWT of bulk carriers and tankers were demolished. This is increased compar…
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Capesize The Capes started the week off slowly but gradually gained momentum. Despite decent cargo volumes, particularly in the Pacific, the C5 index experienced a 50-cent drop, settling at $9.640 as the week got under way. There was pressure in the So…
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Seaborne coal exports from Indonesia were a driving force during 2023, with a 10.2% increase compared to 2022. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “global coal trade has really picked up pace in recent months, and is now full…
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The dry bulk market has rebalanced itself, after a period of correction. In its latest report, Breakwave Advisors noted that “the correction in dry bulk is here as spot rates look for a bottom. Although the excitement in dry bulk shipping remains unaba…
Dry Bulk Market Rebalancing Evident as Capesize Rates Drop by 40% Read More »
Demand for dry bulkers remained strong during the first quarter, as shown by the increase in the number of deals reported. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “during the first 3-months of 2024, dry bulk S&P activity was brisk…
Dry Bulk Second Hand Sales Grew by 35% During the First Quarter of 2024 Read More »