VLCC | TCE levels in the AG and the Atlantic Basin remain steady, as new requirements are coming into the market.
Clean East | The East of the Suez market continues to be quiet as Golden Week holidays have commenced. LR1s are holding firm as they wait for more inquiries to enter the market. LR2s are looking a bit more sluggish and rates are under pressure. The Singapore region looks to be softening and the North market is holding firm.
VLCC | Rumors of fresh requirements in the AG are beginning to show, as little has been fixed recently. Worldscale levels remain steady in West Africa.
VLCC | The market remains mostly quiet as there is little enquiry in the AG or Atlantic Basin.
VLCC | Charterers have pushed owners below the ws40 mark for AG/East. With little fresh enquiry, owners rates will continue to be under pressure.
VLCC | Rates in West Africa and the West are steady, but under downward pressure as potential ballasters from other areas are coming to the Atlantic Basin. In the AG, there is a general slowness in activity which is also putting some downward pressure on rate levels.
VLCC | The AG market is mostly quiet, as there are only a handful of available cargoes. Worldscale levels in West Africa are remaining steady at the moment.
VLCC | The market is currently quiet as there is little enquiry in the AG as well as the Atlantic Basin. Many western companies are just returning from recent holidays.
VLCC | The market is relatively quiet as many Western offices are still off for the Easter holiday.
VLCC | Worldscale rates remain steady this morning, as the market is mostly quiet. Holidays in the West may keep activity at its current level until next week.
VLCC | Rates remain level and May dates have arrived in the AG. Some VLs are being taken ex-West Africa, as suezmax rates have been on the rise this week.
VLCC | Charterers are taking their time to push May dates in the AG, as worldscale levels have weakened slightly in the region. West Africa rates may improve as the Suezmax market is firming.
VLCC | The week is ending on a quiet note, and May stems are fast approaching in the AG. Owners will try to regain their early-week momentum and push the rates higher.
VLCC | The number of fixtures done ex-AG in April have exceeded their 2013 figures, as May stems will be arriving soon. TCE levels throughout the market remain steady at the moment.
VLCC | Worldscale levels are steady at the moment in the AG, but owners have opportunities for higher rates. Rates in the Atlantic Basin have firmed since yesterday.
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VLCC | The market is approaching 100 fixtures out of the AG for April, as end-month requirements are being taken. There is some upward pressure at the moment, but owners will have to work for it.
VLCC | Worldscale rates for eastbound voyages have been firming slowly since last week, and there are many requirements yet to be taken.
VLCC | It is an active day for a Friday as eastern charterers seem to be negotiating and fixing before the weekend. Rates are firming slightly in the AG and also in the West.
VLCC | There has been an uptick in activity this week, and it appears as if there is more business to be taken in the AG and the Atlantic Basin.
