Handy
Activity has been gradually rising in the Atlantic but it is mostly confined to the USG market. Short period basis redelivery Atlantic has been reportedly done at usd 24,000 pd delivery USG. The Cont/Bsea remain quiet with little activity which is forcing tonnage to ballast towards Gib. Many Owners are still reluctant to trade Suez or Aden. A 50kdwt blt 03 was reportedly fixed at around usd 20k pd dely Cont via CGH to FEast. Mkt remained firm in Pac. Supras in North China are fixed at close to 15k for trips via Indo to India with coal. Iron ore from India has been quiet with recent 20% export tax and mkt looks uncertain. Supras on WCI and ECI close to 17k for trips to China. On Richards Bay rnds supras now seeing around mid-teens. Red Sea, ferts on hmax/ supras are fixed at very high 20´s pmt on voy bss to WCIndia. Owns have been rating close to mid 30s due to increased piracy threat and bunker prices. Not much seen on short period as rates are seen rising and now around usd 17k.
Panamax
With lack of fresh grain business from USG or ECSA the sentiment is looking bit toppish leading to a slow decline in rates and interest for period. In the USG/ECSA area a majority of March cargoes seems to be fixed adding pressure to the Fronthaul rates. Mid week fixtures for same in the 25,000 + 600,000 GBB area. Atlantic business after a fairly steady week also under pressure with oversupply of spot tonnage still levels hovering around 15,000/Day. In the Pacific rounds fixed at USD 13,500 levels and some healthy fixtures for ECSA rounds still reported at high teens basis India-SE Asia delivery. Short Period fixed at 17,500, and 1 yr at 16,000 prompt delivery Far East.
Capesize
Two months into 2011 and we see the full effect of the sad reality describing the cape market. Last week bunker prices made a big jump,resulting in slightly improved rates but even more ships at anchor. West australia round is presently between USD 6.50 and 7 pmt, whilst fronthaul remaining steady around low USD 18. A lack of cargoes around and more tonnage coming suggesting the present poor market to continue for some time. (sourced:Fearnbul)
Panamax
With lack of fresh grain business from USG or ECSA the sentiment is looking bit toppish leading to a slow decline in rates and interest for period. In the USG/ECSA area a majority of March cargoes seems to be fixed adding pressure to the Fronthaul rates. Mid week fixtures for same in the 25,000 + 600,000 GBB area. Atlantic business after a fairly steady week also under pressure with oversupply of spot tonnage still levels hovering around 15,000/Day. In the Pacific rounds fixed at USD 13,500 levels and some healthy fixtures for ECSA rounds still reported at high teens basis India-SE Asia delivery. Short Period fixed at 17,500, and 1 yr at 16,000 prompt delivery Far East.
Capesize
Two months into 2011 and we see the full effect of the sad reality describing the cape market. Last week bunker prices made a big jump,resulting in slightly improved rates but even more ships at anchor. West australia round is presently between USD 6.50 and 7 pmt, whilst fronthaul remaining steady around low USD 18. A lack of cargoes around and more tonnage coming suggesting the present poor market to continue for some time. (sourced:Fearnbul)
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