Key Takeaways:
- Dry bulk markets are steady/firmer this week with Handysize vessels making the biggest gains.
- In particular, strong grain demand has improved Handysize rates, along with charterers dipping down into the smaller vessel classes after the recent Panamax and Supra/Ultramax rallies.
- Geopolitical tensions remain high in the Middle East and Black Sea, which has vessel owners keeping rates above FFA values, though charterers are pushing back and widening bid-ask spreads.
- Tanker markets continue to see massive price gains as ...
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