Dry Bulk

Jul 21
2 min

Kevin Hazel, a Partner at Marsoft, gives the latest Marsoft comment on Ukrainian Grain Exports

After peaking in the 2020/21 crop year at 580 million tonnes, the grain trade has now fallen over the past two years. The latest figures...

Mar 16
2 min

EEDI Phase 3 – New Features for Flagship

Fleet sustainability and a greener future for all is top of mind for Marsoft, and we strive to accurately reflect the value of energy...

Mar 2
2 min

Port Delays and Dry Bulk Rates

A sharp drop in port delays, set against the backdrop of weak trade demand, was the key factor behind the swift retreat in dry bulk...

Feb 2
1 min

Marine Money 2023 London Ship Finance Forum

A highlight from Marine Money London was Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft, interviewing Christos Begleris (Co-CFO Star Bulk). A...

Jan 17
3 min

A Tale of Two Halves

2022 was a tale of two halves for the dry bulk market, with a strong first half followed by a rapid retreat in the second half of the...

Sep 28, 2022
5 min

Current economic risks and their likely impact on shipping

It has been a long while since global economic developments were the common denominator explaining the rise and fall of all major...

Sep 28, 2022
1 min

ASBA Cargo Conference 2022

ASBA Cargo Conference Friday, 30th September, 10.30 -11 am EST In the session LOOK TO THE FUTURE, Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft,...

Aug 24, 2022
2 min

Marsoft's 22Q3 Update

Things are changing fast in some of the major shipping sectors. Our quarterly reports discuss fundamentals in detail and provide...

Jul 8, 2022
2 min

How does the Russia-Ukraine war affect European coal imports?

The Russian-Ukraine War is wreaking havoc on European energy markets, and while the oil and gas markets have drawn the most attention,...

Jul 4, 2022
1 min

MARSOFT’S JUNE 2022 eBRIEFS now available

The June eBriefs examine the impact and key developments affecting the dry bulk and tanker markets arising from the impact of the...

May 27, 2022
1 min

22Q2 DRY BULK AND TANKER MARKET QUARTERLY REPORTS

Our 22Q2 Dry Bulk and Tanker reports are out now. The discussion includes: Sanctions against Russia already making a shift in trading...

May 18, 2022
1 min

India’s Ban on Wheat Exports

The recent announcement by India that it will ban wheat exports is likely to add to the turmoil in the grain market, comments Kevin...

Mar 4, 2022
1 min

MARSOFT WEBINAR MARCH 4th 2022

Marsoft’s Q1 22 Release was published just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Consequently our analysts felt it imperative that...

Jan 11, 2022
2 min

Marsoft's Dry Bulk eBrief looks at prospects for 2022

While the proposed ban on Indonesian coal exports for January may still be a risk factor for the dry bulk market in the very...

Nov 5, 2021
1 min

Marine Money NYC – 2021 New York Ship Finance Forum 9.25 – 9.50 EST 18th November

Dr Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft, will give the opening presentation: GLOBAL TRADE IN A CHANGING WORLD – IMPACT ON SHIPPING...

Sep 29, 2021
1 min

Implications of ongoing energy crisis on shipping

We gathered our team of analysts to give their views on the implications of the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and Asia. We are...

Aug 27, 2021
2 min

Dry Bulk Market Enters The “Roller-Coaster Zone”

Hold on to your hats if you have a stake in the dry bulk market! After a strong second quarter, dry bulk rates have soared even further...

Jul 8, 2021
1 min

Marsoft eBriefs

Marsoft notes sharp rise in newbuilding prices Marsoft’s latest eBriefs for the Dry and Tanker Markets have just been published. They...

Jun 21, 2021
2 min

How long will the dry bulk market boom last?

Although fleet growth is projected to slow as well over the coming year, this slowdown should be more than offset by slower trade growth and

Apr 19, 2021
2 min

SAILING INTO RECOVERY March 2nd 8.40 – 9.25 EST

15th Annual Capital Link Shipping Forum (2nd & 3rd March) Arlie Sterling recently moderated the panel discussion DRY BULK SHIPPING...