Capesize futures curve now points to peak rates later in the year – The considerable downside adjustment in the futures curve has been the

In tankers this week, it was reported that CNAF Haixin Shipping ordered a 14k dwt Handysize product tanker at Zhejiang Mingfei SB

The recent and much-anticipated meeting of the Marine Environmental Protection Committee

In tankers this week, it was reported that CSSC Dalian Shanhaiguan took orders for two firm 115k dwt Aframax tankers

In tankers this week, it has been reported that Clients of Thenamaris ordered two 115k dwt LR2’s at HyundaiVinashin

In dry bulk this week, it was reported that Dalian COSCO KHI (DACKs) took orders for four firm 82k dwt Kamsarmaxes from CMB Leasing

NEW BUILDING:In tankers this week, Wuchang Shipbuilding announced contracting two firm 7.2k dwt StSt Chemical tankers for SC Shipping

NEW BUILDING: In dry bulk this week, it was reported that Chellaram ordered two firm 64k dwt Ultramaxes at Yangzi-Mitsui SB (YAMIC)

Capesize rates surge 130% in less than a month as iron ore cargoes emerge – The volatile nature of the Capesize market was in full force once

NEW BUILDING: In dry bulk, Clients of Globus Maritime announced ordering two firm 64k dwt Ultramaxes at Nantong COSCO KHI

NEW BUILDING: In tankers this week, Erik Thun AB announced ordering two firm 8k dwt IMO2 Chemical tankers at Ferus Smit Shipyard

Dry bulk defies global market rout – The Capesize market has finally showed signs of strength, with spot rates doubling over the past few

NEW BUILDING:  In tankers this week, clients of Navios Maritime Partners announced ordering four firm 115k dwt LR2 product tankers at K Shipbuilding

NEW BUILDING: This week, in the gas carrier sector, CNOOC announced ordering six firm 174k CBM LNG Carriers at Hudong Zhonghua

NEW BUILDING: In the dry market, clients of Almi Marine Management are reported to have placed an order at Dalian COSCO KHI for three firm 64k dwt