Tag: Bulk Shipping Freight Rates

  • Weak Demand Keeps Shipping Freight Rates Stable

    Weak Demand Keeps Shipping Freight Rates Stable

    Bulk shipping freight rates have remained unmoved as supply continued to surpass demand. Availability of cargo vessels has exceeded demand, taking a toll on freight rates. Slowdown in the Chinese economy is the root cause behind the inactive freight rates. The slowdown has retarded global trade in commodities, including coal and iron ore. The recent…