Lack of spot sea-river vessels keeps Azov Sea rates on track to further increase
Despite the fact that grain offer for transportation ex Russian shallow-water ports is growing very slowly, rates continue climbing up.…
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…
Indian Ocean Supramax/Ultramax segment looks lively, with more cargoes from ECI
The situation has again improved somewhat for Supramax/Ultramax owners working in the Indian Ocean. Players report that increased number of…
Sea-river market steadily unexciting in Azov Sea
No major shifts have been reported on the Azov Sea freight market this week. Demand for Russian wheat remains weak…
Big Port St.-Petersburg to modernize 175 m front sheet pile wall without vessel calls limitation
The Seaport of Saint Petersburg is planning the modernization of the berth No. 20 located in the second area of…
Indian Ocean: Supra/Ultra segment stengthens again due to South Africa and Black Sea
The Indian Ocean Supramax/Ultramax shipping sector can be called firm this week. Particularly this applies to eastern India, where demand…
Charterers put pressure on spot rates in Azov Sea amid plenty of open sea-river vessels
Sea-river owners increasingly have to make concessions discussing spot shipments in the Azov Sea given the shortage of new grain…