Atlantic basin rates fall but Capesize provides positive note
After hitting a new record low for the year at 661 on 12 September, the Baltic Dry Index edge up again to 772 one week later. Dahlman Rose attributes the increase to “modestly h...
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End of holidays provides varied freight pricing
The end of the holiday season in various parts of the world provided the freight market with a varied mix of price trends.
Dry bulk rates continue summer slip
The Baltic Dry Index continued its downward trend of the past month, falling to 728 on 15 August and reflecting the latest developments in the dry bulk markets.
Shipping rates soften across the board
With summer activity on the low side, shipping rates generally softened for Handysize, Panamax and Capes, both in the Atlantic and Pacific basins. With a more or less inactive A...
Handy and capesize markets soften while panamax continues climb
The Baltic Dry Index reflected the trends in the handy and capesize markets as it rose from 1103 to 1146 on 11 July, but then slipped to 1074 one week later. After a stable week...
Freight rates firm up after initial dip
Selected freight market trends 20.06-04.07.2012 The Pacific Handysize market has seen increased activity over the past fortnight with Pacific RV prices firming from US$4900/day ...
Panamax picks up
Handysize rates cooled in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins. RV Atlantic rates fell from US$15,320/day on 30 May to US$15,000 a fortnight later. The slip in the Pacific marke...
Panamax registers record high for the year, but rest remains mixed
The Baltic Dry Index remained virtually flat since 25 April, climbing from 1137 to 1156 on 9 May, but then falling back to 1137 one week later. The Capesize market noted little ...