Daily Capesize Review 17/9/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded from a series of corrections, after gains were made in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $959 day-on-day to $53,240 on Friday, despite the absence of Chinese trade participants as they prepared for holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $60, up 1.42% …

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 17/9/21

Bunker prices are mostly down across East of Suez hubs as Brent has slipped on the day.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: · VLSFO prices down in Singapore ($6/mt), Fujairah ($4/mt) and Zhoushan ($2/mt) · LSMGO prices down in Fujairah ($12/mt), Singapore ($5/mt) and steady in Zhoushan · HSFO380 …

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 17/9/21

European and African bunker prices are hovering close to two-months highs after a day of steady levels.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: · VLSFO prices steady in Rotterdam, and down in Durban ($3/mt) and Gibraltar ($2/mt) · LSMGO prices steady in Gibraltar, and down in Rotterdam ($3/mt) and Durban ($2/mt) · …

Morning Oil Report 17/9/21

At 10:41 am Singapore time (0241 GMT), the ICE November Brent futures contract was down 16 cents/b (0.21%) from the previous close at $75.51/b, while the NYMEX October light sweet crude contract was 15 cents/b (0.21%) lower at $72.46/b. Demand concerns have resurfaced as China battles a fresh outbreak of COVID-19 cases in southern Fujian …

ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Market Update 16/9/21

Bunker prices have retreated from seven-week highs in the Americas as Brent runs out of steam. Changes on the day to 09.30 CST (14.30 GMT) today: · VLSFO prices down in Houston ($17/mt), New York and Los Angeles ($12/mt), Balboa and Zona Comun ($11/mt) · LSMGO prices down in Los Angeles ($35/mt), Zona Comun ($21/mt), …

Daily Capesize Review 16/9/21

Capesize freight rates slid downward due to market uncertainty and discounted paper curve, with concerns over falling iron prices. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $1,100 day-on-day to $52,281 on Thursday, as market participants were more cautious over mixed outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dipped by $18, down 0.43% day-on-day, …

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 16/9/21

East of Suez bunker prices have risen to their highest point yet this year after Brent passed the $75/bbl mark, and bunkering has resumed in Shanghai.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices up in Singapore ($12/mt), Fujairah ($9/mt) and Zhoushan ($4/mt) LSMGO prices up in Fujairah ($5/mt) and …

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 16/9/21

Bunker prices have reached two-month highs in Rotterdam and Gibraltar, and a bout of rough weather could disrupt bunkering off Skaw.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices up in Durban ($10/mt), Rotterdam and Gibraltar ($9/mt) LSMGO prices up in Durban ($13/mt), Gibraltar ($12/mt) and Rotterdam ($7/mt) HSFO prices up in …