Daily Capesize Review 5/8/21

Capesize freight rates extended its upward momentum to recover from previous slump, despite market concerns over shipping delays at Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $933 day-on-day to $36,608 on Thursday, due to improving market sentiments. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 1.75% day-on-day, or 58 points …

ENGINE: Americas Bunker Fuel Market Update 5/8/21

Bunker prices are rangebound for most fuel grades in major ports across the Americas, as Brent values are steadier after a period of high volatility.   Changes on the day to 09.30 CST (14.30 GMT) today: VLSFO prices up in New York ($4/mt), Los Angeles ($2/mt) and Balboa ($1/mt), and down in Houston ($2/mt) and …

FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 06/08/21

At 11:32 am Singapore time (0332 GMT), the ICE October Brent futures contract was up 14 cents/b (0.2%) from the previous close at $71.48/b, while the NYMEX September light sweet crude contract rose 12 cents/b (0.17%) at $69.21/b.   The pandemic continues to be at the forefront of the mind of many, not just in …

ENGINE: Europe & Africa Bunker Fuel Market Update 5/8/21

European and African bunker prices have made sharp losses alongside Brent, and Gibraltar’s VLSFO price continues to be competitive with ARA ports.   Changes on the day to 08.00 GMT today: VLSFO prices down in Rotterdam and Durban ($18/mt) and Gibraltar ($16/mt) LSMGO prices down in Gibraltar ($19/mt) and Rotterdam ($18/mt) and steady in Durban …

Daily Capesize Review 4/8/21

Capesize freight rates continued to recover from improving shipping demand, which lifted market sentiment. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $459 day-on-day to $35,675 on Wednesday, due to better market confidence. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 1.13% day-on-day, or 37 points to 3,318 readings, due to better freight …

ENGINE: East of Suez Bunker Fuel Market Update 5/8/21

Bunker prices have slumped to two-week lows in major East of Suez ports, as Brent fell below $70/bbl earlier today under pressure from a build in US crude stocks and lockdown measures in China.   Changes on the day to 16.00 SGT (08.00 GMT) today: VLSFO prices down in Fujairah ($20/mt), Zhoushan ($18/mt) and Singapore …