The VLCC market continued to hover along with rates yielding depressed numbers below operation cost. With upcoming Chinese New Year less activity is expected in MEG and more Download File[PDF]

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The euro may fall to its lowest level against the dollar in almost three weeks after failing to break a key level of resistance, according to Credit Suisse Group AG. The 17-nation currency, which has gained 1.8 percent versus the greenback during the past two weeks, will target a support Download File[PDF]

Although there are no specific signs to look  for in such versatile shipping market in regards to when and where to invest,it looks like there are quite a few buyers-today positioning themselves either Download File[PDF]

OPTIMA Shipbrokers LTD Sale & Purchase Activity Week 05 Download File[PDF]

NWE/ME:In the NWE coasters market this week activity has remained at good levels for yet another week with quite a steady start which gradually progressed and ended in many enquiries and fixtures. Also there was more product seen in the market that contributed to the increase in activity. As far as vessel availability is concerned the market tightened up further this week with more vessels being fixed and gaps being filled but there are still quite a few vessels open.

The Atlantic Capesize Index slipped 183 points to 6,134 points, remaining above the corresponding levels for 2011
and 2012. Atlantic round-voyage rates for a 172 kdwt vessel dropped by $500/day to a 3-week low of $9,750/day last week, while the fronthaul rate fell from $22,250/day to $22,000/day.Download File[PDF]

The Pacific Capesize Index was down 88 points last week to 4,753 points. Pacific round voyage rates for a 172 kdwt vessel continued to soften, edging $150/day lower from last week to a 4-week low of Download File[PDF]

Less certain USG-UKC arbitrage opportunities decreased activity on the route during January, with the UKC range representing just 12% of the discharge profile for the 131 ex-USG January fixtures.Given the shorter-haul nature of voyages to the Caribbean and Latin America Download File[PDF]

The weak earnings environment has obstinately continued in the spot market this week, as low cargo counts have persisted. VLCC liftings out of their primary loading zone in the Arabian Gulf have been on a decidedly negative growth trend for the past year, and actually contracted in Download File[PDF]

VHSS New ConTex Container Ship Time Charter Assessment Index Week 05 Download File[PDF]

The continuation of the poor tanker market into 2012 heaped more pressure on owners to scrap tonnage.Total tanker demolition sales for the year amounted to 11.8 million dwt, up by 2.3 million dwt over the volume achieved in 2011.The poor rading conditions experienced by some markets during the Download File[PDF]

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Although some more activity was seen in the VLCC market ex MEG during last week compared with the previous week, rates just continued to drop further. Reason being the huge surplus of tonnage Download File[PDF]

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The Cyprus government gives the highest priority to the shipping sector as a driving force for the further economic development, President Christofias said in his address at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Official Dinner held last night. In his address, read out by Minister of Communications and Download File[PDF]

The LNG sector has shown extreme resilience to the current dire straits of the shipping industry, with rates for LNGs not only staying afloat but also reaching record high levels well in excess of $100k/day.
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Despite a 3% week-on-week decline, the Atlantic Capesize Index remained above the corresponding year ago and
two-year ago levels. Atlantic round-voyage rates for a 172 kdwt vessel were down by $750/ day to $10,250/day last week,while the fronthaul rate decreased from Download File[PDF]

After rising for three consecutive weeks, the Pacific Capesize Index edged 110 points lower to 4,841 points. Pacific round-voyage rates for a 172kdwt vessel dropped to $6,900/day from the year-to-date high of $8,250/day last week.Download File[PDF]