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Panamax size dry-bulk carrier market is strong.

October 31, 2010

A healthy Panamax class dry bulk fleet benefits equity market participants. Panamax class vessels have done relatively well. The ships have benefitted from a good demand in iron ore, grain and coal. Coal transport demand has been strong in concert with the rise in iron ore trade, allowing Panamax ships to join the Capesize fleet in benefiting from the uptrend.

Increasing Dry-Bulk Ships Order-book at Rates Peril

September 23, 2010

The total capacity of dry bulk ships available for trading and the anticipated deliveries of new orders are sufficient to support current and projected market demand for the next couple of years.

Dry-bulk shipping rate fluctuations indicate stable market

August 15, 2010

Current trend in dry-bulk shipping is reminiscent of normalcy in the market. The balance of demand and supply of vessels to support imports and exports in seaborne trade is consistent with historical shipping cycles.

Glut of Dry Bulk tonnage is here

July 15, 2010

Analysis of:Owners start to idle ships as dry bulk deliveries hit record | www.lloydslist.com

In spite of strong iron ore demands, dry bulk rates have been declining as new tonnage is introduced and expected to continue through 2011.

More Pressure on Tanker Rates

June 8, 2009

Analysis of:Crude oil in floating storage reduced by 20m barrels | www.lloydslist.com

The return of offloaded tankers currently serving as floating storage back to the spot market does not bold well for tanker hire rates.

Keeping Up the Dry-Bulk Trend

May 1, 2009

Analysis of:China key to dry bulk freight rates rebound | www.lloydslist.com

China is undoubtedly a significant key to the return of the dry bulk.

Uptrend for Drybulk Carriers

February 12, 2009

Analysis of:ArcelorMittal predicts steel bounce-back | www.lloydslist.com

Steel demand and production offers hope to dry bulk carriers.

More Factors Required to Indicate Dry-Bulk (Capesize) Recovery

December 19, 2008

Analysis of:Baltic Capesize Index Surges: A Step Towards Industrial Recovery? | seekingalpha.com

The up trend in the Baltic indices reflecting current seaborne trade is not an indication of dry-bulk shipping recovery.

Dry-Bulk Shipbuilders Cancellations Credible

December 8, 2008

Analysis of:Greeks own up | www.tradewinds.no

Shipbuilder’s notice of cancellations of orders rather than those reported allegedly by owners should hold weight.

Nearing the bottom of Dry-Bulk? (2)

November 25, 2008

Analysis of:Half of dry bulk orders will ‘not be delivered’ | www.lloydslist.com

By investing in infrastructure as one of the instruments in getting out of the recession, the US action has the potential to encourage many countries to follow suit.

Nearing the bottom of Dry-bulk?

November 21, 2008

Analysis of:Half of dry bulk orders will ‘not be delivered’ | www.lloydslist.com

Some efforts so far by government and industry could aid in ending the dry-bulk decline. We could begin to see the effect of these efforts as early as the end of 1Q 2009.

Hope for "USS"

November 14, 2008

Analysis of:ITB writedown? | www.tradewinds.no

US Shipping LP (OTC:USSPZ) can overcome these difficult periods. Although the company would need liquidity lifeline to hold it to 3Q 2009. 

More Signs of Capesize Dim Outlook

November 12, 2008

Analysis of:Australian miners cut iron ouput as China slows | www.theaustralian.news.com.au

The bench marker for dry-bulk vessels, the Capesize, would be the most affected by the market decline. Both drivers – importers and exporters -- are reducing trades.

Dry-bulk Fleet Renewal Opportunities

November 7, 2008

Analysis of:Genco Shipping shares fall as it cancels 6 orders | biz.yahoo.com

Shipowners with aging bulk carriers have their wish. Especially those who believed vessels were over-priced.

TOP SHIPS missed…

October 28, 2008

Analysis of:Top takeover axed | www.tradewinds.no

George Economou’s group is out of the deal to acquire TOP SHIPS, Inc., (NASDAQ: TOPS). TOP says the offer was not in the shareholders’ interest in the current financial market. Where does the Athens based company go from here?

Shipping Sector Normalizing?

October 20, 2008

Analysis of:Sector Snap: Drybulk shares sink on demand worries | biz.yahoo.com

Shipping sector can ride the presure of global recession. Some shipowners have experienced similar market conditions. 

Potential Hikes in Shipping Rates Involving Gulf of Aden Transits

September 29, 2008

Analysis of:Ship Owners, Unions Appeal for UN Action Against Somali Pirates | www.bloomberg.com

Piracy in the Gulf of Aden is impacting the bottom line of shipowners. Owners may increase rates to offset added cost.

Credit Crunch Effect On US Shipyards

August 21, 2008

Analysis of:Credit Crunch Spreads to Shipyards | www.marinelink.com

The impact of the credit crunch is expected to have limited impact on US shipbuilders. Strong demand for US built ships enabled for secured financing and contracts. Strength in construction is expected to remain through 2011.

Slow Speed Steaming Provides Real Benefit to Shipping Companies

June 10, 2008

Analysis of:Slow speed ahead | www.tradewinds.no

Ships are defined with a propulsion fuel curve, which determines economical fuel consumption speeds. Fuel consumption rises exponentially as a ship underway moves beyond its slow economical speed towards maximum design operating speed.

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