ADZ - Grain Trade Has Supported Panamax Freight Rates But Coal Risk Still Remains
- Chinese demand for soybean remains strong, with the recovery in pig herd and pork consumption from the outbreaks of African swine fever.
- When Capesize freight rates reached their 13-month high at USD34,896/day (6 October) in early October, it made a positive impact on Panamax sentiments and improved Panamax FFA assessments.
- The number of laden Panamax vessels anchored nearby Chinese ports peaked in August, averaging 72 ships, and declined to 52 ships in early October as coal and soybean shipments to China have decreased as well as improved weather conditions.
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Grain Trade Has Supported Panamax Freight Rates But Coal Risk Still Remains