Daily Capesize Review 25/8/21

Capesize freight rates took a breather from recent bullish run, as trade participants went for profit-takings in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell by $810 day-on-day to $50,662 on Thursday, following the market selloff, despite good market fundamentals. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the dip and dropped to $4,193, …

Tanker Morning Report 26/08/21

News Headlines:   OIL DAYBOOK EUROPE: Indian Jet Fuel Demand Climbs; U.S. Driving (Bloomberg)   People across India are taking to the skies after months stuck in their homes during a deadly Covid-19 wave, driving a spike in demand for jet fuel, the oil product hit hardest by the ongoing pandemic. Americans Keep Driving Despite …

Daily Capesize Review 24/8/21

Capesize freight rates continued its upward momentum, though at slower rate amid tight shipping tonnage with heavy congestion at Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $764 day-on-day to $51,472 on Tuesday, despite some standoff between the charterers and owners. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then hiked up higher at $4,201, …

Tanker Morning Report 25/08/21

News Headlines:     Oil retreats after two-day rally on supply issues (Reuters)     Oil prices fell on Wednesday, taking a breather after a strong rally this week spurred by the loss of a quarter of Mexico’s production and signs that China, the world’s biggest importer, has curbed a recent coronavirus outbreak. ANZ commodity …

Daily Capesize Review 23/8/21

Capesize freight rates got off to a slow start at the week, as most participants were in collecting mood, but nevertheless the market fundamentals remained good with firm rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $977 day-on-day to $50,708 on Monday, as the index went above the psychological $50k mark. The Baltic …