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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, …

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ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Market Update 23/9/21

Americas bunker prices have taken mixed directions, with some rallying further up with Brent, and others coming off after making significant gains yesterday.   Changes on the day to 09.30 CST (14.30 GMT) today: VLSFO prices up in Houston ($6/mt) and Zona Comun ($4/mt), and down in New York ($14/mt), Los Angeles ($6/mt) and Balboa …

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Oil Morning Report 24/09/21

At 10:40 am Singapore time (0240 GMT), the ICE November Brent futures contract was down 15 cents/b (0.19%) from the previous close at $77.10/b, while the NYMEX November light sweet crude contract was 20 cents/b (0.27%) lower at $73.10/b.   ANZ research analysts noted that Brent crude oil prices were still at a three-year high …

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ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 23/9/21

East of Suez bunker prices are on the rise with Brent for a second day, and HSFO380 remains tight in Fujairah.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices up in Zhoushan and Singapore ($8/mt), Fujairah ($7/mt) LSMGO prices up in Zhoushan and Fujairah ($11/mt), and Singapore ($5/mt) HSFO380 prices …

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ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 23/9/21

Bunker prices extend their gains as Brent reaches above $76/bbl for the first time in two months, and Gibraltar Strait bunkering has been delayed by rough weather.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices up in Durban ($9/mt), Gibraltar ($7/mt) and Rotterdam ($6/mt) LSMGO prices up in Durban ($10/mt), Gibraltar ($5/mt) …

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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   …

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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 …

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