Author: Romil Sethi
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South Asia: Ship-breaking import prices nearing $700/LDT-mark amid increased bids, tight supply
Bangladesh continued to be the leading ship recycling market with prices nearing to $700/light displacement tonnage (LDT) levels. Ship breaking import prices in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan were up by $15-$25/LDT, w-o-w. The market saw increasing bids (especially from Bangladesh and Pakistan) from end-buyers amidst tight steel supply and limited vessels along with high ocean…