Capesize bulker spot rates continue their slow decline amid market uncertainty as Brazil boosts iron-ore output, sector experts said. The capesize 5TC, a spot-rate average weighted across five routes, has […]
West Australian iron ore shipments gather pace Iron ore liftings from the major shippers in Australia have made a strong start to the month, averaging just over 3 MMT per […]
China’s strong grain demand signals a structural change in domestic consumption levels that may turn out to be a blessing for the dry bulk market. The demand has materially improved […]
• A study by Global Energy Monitor surveyed 432 proposed coal projects worldwide and found that by 2030 a total of 2.2 BMT of new coal would be added into […]
As the China-Australia trade war moves from product to product, ranging from barley to lobsters to wine, Beijing has so far refrained from imposing any ban or barrier on Australian […]
Spot rates for capesize bulkers slid throughout the past week but should rise this coming week after hitting bottom, industry experts say. The capesize 5TC, a spot-rate average weighted across […]
The supramax market is now earning a premium over all of the other bulk carrier classes assessed by the Baltic Exchange. These ships have surged by 138% year-to-date to around […]
The new king Supramaxes have now taken the lead as the highest-earning bulker size, as the geared ships continue to outperform larger vessels and benefit from the resurgence in economic […]
Record high freight rates for containerized cargoes and a severe lack of ship capacity are forcing some shippers to turn to the bulk or ro-ro trades. The phenomenon was reported […]
Moody’s Investors Service has changed its view of shipping against a background of strong demand for goods and commodities. The US credit ratings agency upgraded its outlook to positive over […]
