Panamaxes see slight firming trend (06-Feb-2017)

Capesizes still in the doldrumsbulk carrier
The Pacific rounds are talked now at rates around US$ 6,000 daily which is some US$ 1,000 less than one week ago. (p. 1)

Panamaxes have reached bottom
Business is a bit picking up for the Panamaxes in the East where the freight rates apparently have found bottom with enquiries for trips and some periods supporting the rates. (p. 1)

Handysizes on the move
South Africa has gone through a busy time for Handysize tonnage, with charterers taking a 33,000dwt at US$ 6,500 daily for 2-3 laden legs. (p. 2)

…read more in today’s BMTI Daily Report.

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