BlSea rates for 5-10k dwt ships on the rise despite fewer firm cargo offers
Small-tonnage owners remain very bullish in the Black Sea and continue to push rates up. However, market fundamentals do not…
Handy owners getting more aggressive in BlSea, while charterers’ spot ideas steadily low
The number of new spot cargo offers remains extremely small in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, which is quite to…
Brisker traffic of steels and fertilizers cannot help coaster owners lift rates from bottom in Mediterranean Sea
Market players report stronger demand for coaster fleet in the Mediterranean Sea amid increased number of fresh offers of steel…
Supramax/Ultramax tonnage list looks short in SE Asia
The SE Asian Supramax/Ultramax market remains supported with limited tonnage supply and slightly improved trading activity. Ultramax vessels open Singapore…
Supramax and Panamax owners try to insist on another uptick in Black Sea F/H rates
Following high fixing activity during the recent weeks, Supramax owners try to preserve an upward trend in rates in the…
Handy rates ex Black Sea have failed to rise from bottom despite a bit higher activity
The Black Sea market participants report a barely noticeable increase in demand for Handysize fleet for mid-June dates, though, according…
Baltic Sea coaster market close to death
The situation remains tense for small-tonnage owners operating in the Baltic Sea. There is still an acute shortage of new…