Mediterranean coaster segment looks a bit firmer

摘要

The Mediterranean Sea coaster market is generally stable so far. Players note regular requests for transportation of main cargoes, with tonnage demand maintained at quite high level partly due to the fact that Black Sea grain charterers show demand for local fleet. Owners are even trying to raise freights, referring to rising bunker prices. In general, charterers still manage to keep rates stable, although the sentiment of owners is quite optimistic.