DRY BULK: FIRM · TANKERS: MIXED · SHIP VALUES: TANKER: SOFTER DRY: FIRMER

摘要

1.The Panamax market has played a key role in restoring upward movement to the Baltic Exchange Dry Index.2. Crew change issues, complicated by tighter national restrictions, plus port congestion have added to fleet inefficiency, helping to tighten supply/demand balances.3. Atlantic grain trades have been a focal point for the Panamax market. 4. China's combined imports of coal, iron ore and soyabeans moved to a fresh monthly all -time high in July.5.Uncertainty continues to surround the possible renewal of China's coal import quotas.