Category archives: Freight

Capesize rates hike up on better shipping fundamentals

Capesize freight rates rebounded from the slump on bullish sentiments with a wave of buying activities for November contracts. The Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $1,386 day-on-day to $17,151 on Thursday, thanks to flurry of purchases in the earlier session, then followed by selling pressures from some profit-takers near the closing session. The …

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FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 29

It’s all Chinese to us! As most markets take a breather, Chris, Tom and Kerry talk about the future potential of China to sustain markets, as well as an update on our main commodity markets.     Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-29-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/   Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zqzn4QdhKX9j2q21ZaUE6?si=rcDDV2MdRf-CQBhmUVL15Q   And Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242#episodeGuid=78b8b1a4-0ce3-6e32-da73-5b90c0bca5ba       Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication …

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Capesize rates rebound on improving sentiment

Capesize freight rates flattened out and rebounded from previous slump with much improvement in the paper and physical markets. The Capesize 5 time charter average rebounded slightly by $30 day-on-day to $17,151 on Wednesday, due to plenty of buying interests that pushed up rates. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then was almost flattish and dipped …

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European Close 21-20-20

Iron ore flows are strong, suggesting we are looking at an upside countertrend move, unless we see more construction projects announced in China or a stimulus deal agreed in the U.S.     We noted that after the last podium performance with Trump and Biden this seemed unlikely. Today Nancy Pelosi announced she was hopeful …

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