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The Shipfix Blog: Ukrainian Grain Exports Facing Renewed Uncertainty
By Ulf Bergman on November 4, 2022

The drone attacks on Russian naval assets in Crimea last weekend led to the suspension of the country's participation in the deal that has allowed Ukraine to recommence seaborne exports of...

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Leveraging Shipfix Data in Trading Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs)
By Alex Stuart-Grumbar on September 26, 2022

Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) are a type of commodity derivative used both by shipowners and charterers, to manage their exposure to forward freight market volatility.

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The Shipfix Blog: Is the Capesize Recovery Sustainable?
By Ulf Bergman on September 20, 2022

Under normal circumstances, a three-quarter gain in freight rates for the Panamaxes during the first half of September would have been considered a sterling performance for the tonnage...

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Shipfix data: Ukrainian grain orders are starting to lift off
By Nicolas Ponet on August 22, 2022

A total of 24 ships carrying 948,000 Mts of grain have now found their way out of war-torn Ukraine since the UN grain corridor was established on the 23rd of July. A total of 7 ships...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #15 - With Hindsight: "Sell in May and Go Away"
By Ulf Bergman on August 7, 2022

In the equity markets, it is often suggested that one should “sell in May and go away”. While it is not necessarily a foolproof trading strategy, the perhaps somewhat dubious rationale is...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #14 - A Recovery for the Ukrainian Grains Trade?
By Ulf Bergman on July 26, 2022

The deal that will allow Ukraine to recommence exports of grains from its ports in the Black Sea is only a few days old. Yet, its survival is already in doubt following the Russian missile...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #13 - A Changing Reality for the European Coal Trade
By Ulf Bergman on July 22, 2022

Europe is rapidly heading for the deadline when the EU sanctions on imports of Russian coal become terminal. Imports have been allowed since the sanctions were announced a few months ago,...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #12 - A New Quarter: More of the Same?
By Ulf Bergman on July 14, 2022

It is difficult not to get caught up in the general feeling of doom and gloom when it comes to the global economy. War in the eastern parts of Europe, an increased risk of renewed...

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Ukraine Finds New Routes to Export Grains by Sea
By Alex Stuart-Grumbar on June 14, 2022

Ukrainian grain exports from Danube River ports have been surging in recent weeks with Ukraine trying to find alternative export routes with other larger commercial ports such as Odessa and...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #11 - Russian Exports Surging Despite The War
By Ulf Bergman on June 3, 2022

The Russian assault on Ukraine has passed the 100 days mark, and no end to the conflict appears to be in sight. While Russian military and political leaders are likely to be disappointed...

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Europe shuns Russian coal in favour of new African sources
By Alex Stuart-Grumbar on June 1, 2022

Shipfix’s Commodity and Freight Insights – Europe shuns Russian coal in favour of new African sources

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The Shipfix Market Blog #10 - China: More Dark Clouds On The Horizon
By Ulf Bergman on May 25, 2022

China’s recent release of disappointing data for industrial production during April has triggered a new round of downgrades to growth projections among economists and other China watchers....

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The Shipfix Market Blog #9 - The Indian Heatwave and the Impact on Trade
By Ulf Bergman on May 10, 2022

Temperatures in India have been soaring to unprecedented levels in recent days and weeks, putting lives, crops and energy supplies at risk. While the weather conditions have become...

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The Shipfix Market Blog #8 - Chinese Dry Bulk Imports Under Pressure
By Ulf Bergman on April 26, 2022

The continued lockdowns and other Covid-related restrictions in China have put renewed focus on the long-term outlook for the world's second-largest economy. While the growth rate for the...

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Shipfix's Weekly Market Blog #7 - Seaborne Coal Due for a Shakeup
By Ulf Bergman on April 13, 2022

The European Union formally adopted the fifth package of sanctions against Russian interests on Friday last week. In contrast to previous measures, the bloc will target Russia’s lucrative...

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Shipfix's Weekly Market Blog #6 - Fertiliser Trade Under Pressure
By Ulf Bergman on April 4, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has upended large parts of the global trade flow for agricultural commodities, with the grains from the fertile soils of Ukraine and Russia becoming...

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Shipfix's Weekly Market Blog #5 - King Coal Is Not Abdicating
By Ulf Bergman on March 25, 2022

Thermal coal prices have retreated in recent weeks from the dizzy heights they reached in the immediate aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Still, and despite losing around of a...

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Shipfix's Weekly Market Blog #4 - India Key to Changing Trade Flows
By Ulf Bergman on March 18, 2022

The unprecedented move by some of the world's largest economies to remove Russia's status as "Most Favoured Nation" through the World Trade Organization adds to the disruptions that global...

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Coal: European Imports Look Set To Increase
By Ulf Bergman on March 10, 2022

With the meeting between the foreign ministers of Ukraine and Russia in the Turkish city of Antalya failing to make any material progress towards ending hostilities, the pressure on...

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Shipfix's Weekly Market Blog #3 - Substitutions and Shortages
By Ulf Bergman on March 9, 2022

The number of destinations available for Russian exports is rapidly being decimated. An increasing number of formal economic sanctions combined with more informal corporate decisions to...

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