Shipping rates over the last couple of years have been greatly influenced by the pandemic and with the emergence of newer strains of the virus uncertainty lingers in the market. How the virus spread will unfold over the next couple of quarters will play a key role in determining the charter rates over the year. As Drewry expects the new strains to be contained soon, disruptions across all sectors are likely to be mild. Rates for dry bulk and container sectors will remain elevated in 2022 while the harsh winter will support LNG rates and improved supply along with longer vessel waiting time will raise LPG shipping rates. In the tanker and chemical sectors also, rates will strengthen after challenging times in 2021.
展开▼
