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By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The war premium and geopolitical tensions eased during April and the energy market’s focus has again shifted towards the demand fac...
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark Coal moved higher on the back of geopolitical tensions and was supported by oil and gas prices. Petcoke FOB picked up slightly from...
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark Geopolitics once again dominated the energy complex. Fear of the Gaza conflict spreading towards Lebanon and Iran added a risk prem...
By Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The USG Supramax/Ultramax freight market showed positive tendencies during the first half of March, mainly driven by a strong market in the east coast ...
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark Inflation is still playing a crucial role, as it remains stubborn and both the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank are...
By Brannvoll ApS, Denmark It was a positive start to the month for Supramax shipowners in the USG region. The rates were increasing on fronthaul routes on the back of the tight ...
Coal stabilised on support at a level of around US$90/t, pressured by gas prices but supported by oil. Continued freight issues in the Suez Canal and the Red Sea are supported t...
By Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The year started on a negative note for Supramax owners in USG. Rates were rapidly falling amid a lack of cargoes and a growing tonnage supply. Closer ...
By Frank O. Brannvoll, Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The oil price remains subject to a risk premium due to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Providing the situation does not escalate, the mar...
Coal fell sharply below US$100, due to weak demand and large stocks, on 22 January 2024, while oil hovered around the US$80/bbl mark as freight issues in the Suez Canal and the ...