Arriendo de buques Handysize para transporte de carga granelera aumenta hasta los US$16.000 en la ruta Lejano Oriente - WCSA #MundoMaritimobuff.ly/MmKN2mI
π BDI: -252 points
π Handysize: 6.79%
π Ultramax: 3.42%
π Kamsarmax: 2.11%
Three segments rose. One dragged the index lower.
The headline wasn't the whole story.
By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis & Dr. Fotios-Evangelos Karlis
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π³ Freight from Ukraine: Handysize and Coaster owners keep rates stable β ASAP Agri
Following an especially quiet week, market activity improved somewhat as most participants returned to their desks after industry events in Greece.
In the Coaster segment, the number of fresh cargo enquiries increased slightly. However, the available cargo volume remains insufficient to provide meaningful support to owners and trigger upward movement in freight rates.
In the Handysize segment, demand for grain shipments from Ukraine continues to be limited. Nevertheless, freight levels for this fleet size remain largely stable as the sector benefits from a firmer West Mediterranean market.
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18/x Handysize was previously included but was removed in the 2018 update (its exclusion has minimal statistical impact). The BDI is one of the most important and closely watched indicators in global economics and shipping.
Indian Ocean #Handysize / #Supramax rates have firmed this week, supported by tight tonnage supply off South Africa and steady coal, manganese ore and ore movements.
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When a Handysize vessel enters a high-risk sector, its standard insurance halts. Owners must buy a 7-day Additional Premium (AWRP). On a standard $25M vessel, a risk spike translates to an instant $125,000 extra cash cost per voyage. ππ’
GEOPOLITICS β FREIGHT βπΎ Surging Black Sea War Risk Insurance premiums are adding a mandatory $3.50 to $5.00 per tonne to short-sea Handysize grain freight. Let's break down the hidden operational math rewriting the market. π§΅π #ShipWithMarcenta
#Handysize market gained momentum through the week, with firm support from the USG and improving Pac demand lifting sentiment. Cont/Med stayed balanced as tonnage tightened, while Asia saw healthier activity and firmer rates. The 7TC index continued its upward climb. #reported dely Richards Bay redel China $14,250 for 32k dwt