Capesize rate inches up on mixed outlook

Capesize rate gained on mixed market outlook amid robust iron ore demand and oversupplied vessels market. The Capesize 5 time charter average gained slightly by $51 day-on-day to $20,434 on Thursday, after a rebound in market from better Pacific market. Thus, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up higher by 1.69% day-on-day to 1,500 …

Capesize loses steam after recent rally

The Capesize market suffered a slip up after recent rally with less shipping enquires in both the Pacific and Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $304 day-on-day to $20,383 on Wednesday, due to some selling pressure before seeing a mini revival later at afternoon session for better rates. Thus, the …

FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 19

What is going on with this iron ore market? How come freight is flying again? Why is nothing moving on oil? Memes aside, join the team to discuss the week’s movements and idiosyncrasies. Available now on the FIS website (www.freightinvestorservices.com/media ) Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7yMLsm5s8tLtrCQr7bG8wD?si=FW6Rvj9HRjClAx3vRjq8iw And Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242 Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication and is not based upon …

Speculation sees iron ore advance above $112/tonne

Iron ore futures advanced above $112 a tonne on Wednesday amidst of fresh waves of speculative trading seen in the market. Rebar and iron ore were supported after hearing that steel inventory is down this week. Steel inventory data by Mysteel is due to be released tomorrow. At the same time, there are signs that …

Capesize rates make solid gains on bullish market

It was another bullish day for the Capesize market, with the physical market making solid gains to push up the freight rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose by $1,636 day-on-day to $20,687 on Tuesday, with talk of C5 heading to $9.00 and the C3 rumoured to surge toward the $18.90. Following the …

Capesize rates rally over congestion in the Pacific

Capesize rates started the week on bullish note as bad weather, crew replacement and stricter quarantine measures affected the tonnage supply. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by $755 day-on-day to $19,051 on Monday, as market participants expected freight rates recovery over short term. Due to the improvement in Capesize, the Baltic Dry …

Ship Shape – FIS Commodity Weekly 31/07/20

Ouch Thursday afternoon saw a report that US GDP in Q2 shrank by 32.9%. Now this may have beaten expectations, but it’s a bit like saying that you didn’t come last in the 38,000-person London Marathon, you came second last. That kind of incredible fall is the reason for the huge drops in demand for …

Capesize rates rebound on firm Pacific market

Capesize rates jumped on better physical market with both basins seemed significant gains despite an upcoming public holiday in Singapore. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by $1,197 day-on-day to $17,721 on Wednesday, with Aug and Sep contracts traded on highs of $19,250 and $20,750 respectively. With improvement in Capesize, the Baltic Dry …