The Brazilian iron ore export market has always been one of the most important for the dry bulk market, especially given its high ton-mile demand. As a result, the events which unfolded during 2019 are an important indication, as to where the market is…
Dry Bulk Market: What About Brazilian Iron Ore Exports? Read More »
Underlying vessel operating cost inflation accelerated moderately in 2019 on higher repair & maintenance and insurance spend, while looking ahead costs are expected to continue rising at a similar pace in 2020 on a hardening insurance market before…
Ship operating costs rise on higher R&M and insurance spend Read More »
In the latest October 2016, MEPC 282 reunited and adopted mandatory MARPOL Annex VI requirements for ships to record and report their fuel oil consumption. Guidelines were also defined in terms of what should be the content of the Ship Energy Efficienc…
IMO-DCS – The First Reporting Period is ending. What is next? Read More »
An investment opportunity could be emerging for tanker owners in the Handy segment, as the global fleet in this particular segment is ageing. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “this week has seen freight rates for both clean and …
Handy Tankers Could be a Solid Investment Play Moving Forward Read More »
Capesize The market has been well supported over the past week, led primarily by the Atlantic Basin. After bottoming last week, sentiment was seen to improve strongly, with both paper and physical traders buying into the rally. Opening the week at $18,…
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes On the Rise Again Read More »