The Capesize market witnessed an eventful and generally positive week. Early in the week, a subdued start led to cautious attitudes among market participants, with slight declines in the BCI
Continue readingDry Bulk Market: Positive Week for Capesizes
Following dry bulk market weakness at the start of the year, expanding economic activity in China has led to increased demand for iron ore, coal and some minor bulks in
JULY 2023 This monthly report is developed to provide insights into the Micro and Macro Environment in Shipping and Trading for Sea Transportation Services with a focus on the Breakbulk
Despite the positive long term fundamentals, as a result of the dry bulk fleet’s record low orderbook, in the short-term, the market seems to be under pressure. In its latest
The price of US steel have fallen slightly recently after a several month uptrend that started in October 2022. As of 6 April, the US Midwest Domestic Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC)
Continue readingSteel price forecast 2023: What’s next for the market?
Russia wrapped up its 2022-2023 agricultural year with an estimated record of 58-59 million tons of grain exports, reported RIA Novosti on Monday. The Agriculture Ministry’s estimate of the export
Continue readingRussia sets new record for grain exports despite sanction
JUNE 2023 This monthly report is developed to provide insights into the Micro and Macro Environment in Shipping and Trading for Sea Transportation Services with a focus on the Breakbulk
Forecast models indicate below-average to average rainfall in most of South Asia and southern Southeast Asia for the 2023 monsoon season. Heavy downpours, flooding, and landslides could affect business, transport, and
Continue readingForecast models: South Asia and southern Southeast Asia 2023
(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said this month that Russia was considering withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal as he accused the West of cheating Moscow because it still faced obstacles getting its
Continue readingWhy Russia has a problem with Black Sea Grain Deal…?
KYIV, June 27 (Reuters) – Ukraine must be ready to export grain almost exclusively via its Danube River ports because Russia is effectively blocking Black Sea shipments, the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority
Continue readingUkraine Must Be Ready to Export Mostly via Danube Ports – Sea Ports Authority
