Daily Capesize Review 24/9/21

Capesize freight rates took a breather from previous bullish rally, while the market saw more supplies free from bad weather-related situations. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then went down by $374 day-on-day to $61,309 on Friday, due to some profit taking on the paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped slightly by …

Daily Capesize Review 23/9/21

Capesize freight rates rallied to record high levels, amid tight tonnage supply and improving shipping demand in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $1,968 day-on-day to $61,683 on Thursday, as market participants anticipated a super cycle ahead. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped further by $91, up 2.00% day-on-day, …

FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 73

 The Future of Fuel Oil   With ESG concerns at the forefront, and debate on the future of bunker fuels, we ask our ‘oracle’ at Integr8 fuels, Anton Shamray, for his thoughts on the future direction of this vital market.     Listen Below:   Website – https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-73/   Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jqV1Y0z4wAZfX8mOYjHLQ?si=3MnFsI84TiGCoDUjyAvdKg&dl_branch=1   iTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-73-future-of-fuel-oil/id1507094242?i=1000536257246   …

Daily Capesize Review 22/9/21

Capesize freight rates continued to rally, due to tighter tonnage and port congestion among Chinese ports that extended turnaround time. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $3,446 day-on-day to $59,715 on Wednesday, as most of the Chinese trade participants returned to the market from holidays. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped …

Daily Capesize Review 21/9/21

Capesize freight rates continued to rise by the firm Pacific basin, despite market uncertainty over the Chinese property sector. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $2,474 day-on-day to $56,269 on Tuesday, despite the absence of some Chinese trade participants on holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $106, up …