In the following weeks Klaveness Research will in a series of articles have a look at how we believe the fundamentals impacting dry bulk freight rates are shaping up for 2021. In the first article […]
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Dry bulk shipping: China remains the driving factor, but coal policy is disrupting the market
The second half of the year has provided some cheer for the dry bulk market, with all ships in the spot market averaging earnings above the break-even point, though not high enough to make up […]
Greek Owners Responsible for 36% of S&P Deals in the Dry Bulk Segment
Greek ship owners have been rather active in the dry bulk S&P Market this year, with the second half of the year, proving to be a much more active period for deals. In its latest […]
Second round of lockdowns takes wind out of dry bulk recovery
A fall in Chinese coal demand and a second round of European virus lockdowns has deflated a nascent dry bulk recovery, despite strong demand for iron ore. The latest MSI HORIZON* monthly sector report notes […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market Finds Resistance
Capesize ‘Resistant’ would be one adjective to describe the Capesize market this week, as there was an increasing perception that it had discovered a floor, in several areas – specifically in Asia – where the […]
2021 dry bulk outlook – what will happen to the global grain trade?
In the following weeks Klaveness Research will in a series of articles have a look at how we believe the fundamentals impacting dry bulk freight rates are shaping up for 2021. In the first article […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Segment Loses More Ground During the Past Week as Pandemic Rages On
Capesize Any lingering doubts concerning the short-term prognosis for the capesize market were swept away this week as the timecharter average shed $2,350 to close at $12,498. A number of factors prevailed, but the erosion […]
Dry Bulk Market Receives Boost From US Election Outcome
A toning down of the political uncertainty and turmoil stemming from the US has managed to offer a much need reprieve to the dry bulk market. Even though trade uncertainties dominate, it seems that the […]
Dry Bulk Ordering Activity Takes a Breather
Newbuilding orders for dry bulk carriers has taken a breather during the course of the past week, as owners are scaling back their investment programme, on the back of renewed uncertainty, due to the raging […]
2021 Dry Bulk Outlook – will we see growth in global coal imports?
In the following weeks Klaveness Research will in a series of articles have a look at how we believe the fundamentals impacting dry bulk freight rates are shaping up for 2021. In the first article […]
Dry Bulk Market Could Rally If Scrapping Activity Picked Up
The dry bulk market could be heading for a rally, if ship owners commit to more scrappings. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as the end of the year approaches, one would […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Segment Still Under Pressure
Capesize The Capesize market continued to decline this week, albeit at a more gradual pace, as tonnage demand has become lacklustre to close out the year. The end of the week brought about a small […]
2021 Dry Bulk Outlook – Will iron ore export be able to meet demand?
In the following weeks Klaveness Research will in a series of articles have a look at how we believe the fundamentals impacting dry bulk freight rates are shaping up for 2021. In last week’s article […]
China Props Up The Bulk Trades As Industry Hopes For The Best But Plans For The Worse
China is stockpiling every kind of commodity at a “mind-blowing” rate, with the country’s imports propping up an overall fall in trade volumes globally, bulk terminal operators and shippers were told last week at a […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market In Reverse Mode
Capesize The Capesize market was grasping for a bullish story this week as a possible mid-week rally fell flat. Following that, rates collapsed down to $15,550 on the Capesize 5TC, a drop of $3,199 for […]
Dry bulk chartering strategy: Who fared better?
Following a year of ups and downs in 2019, dry bulk operators were fully geared to meet the challenges of IMO 2020 fuel regulation, a global anti-pollution initiative that would greatly lower sulfur emissions from […]
Dry Bulk Market to Face Assymetrical Impact from COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 in the dry bulk market could be assymetrical in terms of its timing in demand and freight rates. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking said that “a month or […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesizes Manage to Halt Recent Falls and Return to Positive Ground
Capesize The tide turned positive on the Capesize market this week bringing with it a sense relief and optimism. It both stemmed the mounting losses of late and gave some hope for a year-end rally. […]
Brazil Iron Ore Exports Recovering, Bodes Well for Dry Bulk Market’s Long Term Prospects
In what could only be deemed as a positive development for the dry bulk maritime industry, Brazil’s iron ore exports appear to be gradually edging higher, after some pretty turbulent period, dating back to the […]
China-Australia tiff to hit dry bulk demand
The Chinese government has prohibited the import of Australian coal, which will be detrimental for dry bulk vessels as Chinese importers will shift from Australia to Indonesia and Mongolia, resulting in a decline in average […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market on Reverse Mode
Capesize The Capesize market kept up a constant precipitous fall in values this week. Opening at $29,479, the Capesize 5TC has closed the week at $19,952, a drop of almost -30%. The Atlantic has been […]
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Market On New Heighs
Capesize The Capesize market reached new highs for the year this week, topping out at $34,896 on the 5TC. The quick ascension to these lofty heights has been met with an equivalent descent since Wednesday […]
China Coal’s Imports: A Dry Bulk Market Conundrum
China’s coal imports have diminished over the course of the third quarter, after a promising beginning to the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “China’s coal imports boomed in 2019, […]
China Offers Hope for Long Term Dry Bulk Market Growth
China’s economic recovery of late bodes well for the long-term prospects of the dry bulk market. However, there are still many hurdles to be overcome, until analysts can be confident in a full-blown freight rate […]