Monthly Shipping Review

摘要

1. Renewed strength in freight rates has pushed the Baltic Exchange Dry Index above 3,500 points for the first time in three months.rn2. The sub-Capesize sectors were the first to strengthen one month ago, with both Handysize and Supramax average earnings at their highest for 18 months.rn3. Improved mineral demand is evident from rising steel and iron ore prices together with the latest contract settlement for coking coal. Meanwhile grain volumes are increasing due to the onset of the Latin American export season.