Environment surveillance
»News in brief
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/news-in-brief/1268052605697.htm?src=rss
New coal terminal for SA
»Argentina breathes life into slow spot market
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/argentina-breathes-life-into-slow-spot-market/1268052605596.htm?src=rss
ARGENTINA has tendered for 12 liquefied natural gas cargoes to be imported from March to September, one of the largest seen in the spot market so far this year, writes Martyn Wingrove .
»Port congestion pushes up panamax rates in Atlantic basin
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/port-congestion-pushes-up-panamax-rates-in-atlantic-basin/1268052605590.htm?src=rss
OWNERS operating panamax bulk carriers in the Atlantic basin can expect another week of firming charter rates as rising port congestion leaves less ships available for hire.
»IMAREX TANKER FUTURES 09 Mar 2010
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/imarex-tanker-futures-09-mar-2010/1268052605790.htm?src=rss
All prices shown in Worldscale
»BALTIC TANKER INDICES 09 Mar 2010
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/baltic-tanker-indices-09-mar-2010/1268052605785.htm?src=rss
For more information on routes or calculations please visit www.balticexchange.com
»Refinery revamps to slow crude tanker paper deals
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/refinery-revamps-to-slow-crude-tanker-paper-deals/1268052605691.htm?src=rss
TRADING activity in crude tanker derivatives is forecast to fall in the second quarter as refiners and oil traders are expected to cut back on Middle East crude shipments to Asia.
»Bank paints bleak outlook for future of reeferships
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/bank-paints-bleak-outlook-for-future-of-reeferships/1268052605584.htm?src=rss
PROSPECTS in 2010 remain depressed for the world’s estimated 1,160 reefer vessels, with rates to remain below five-year averages, even though the ageing global feet is set to shrink further as the eldest are scrapped and little fresh tonnage begins trading.
»ICAP SUPRAMAX INDEX 4121 (+70) 09 Mar 2010
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/icap-supramax-index-4121-70-09-mar-2010/1268052605780.htm?src=rss
Index basis: 45,000 dwt bulk carrier max 15 years, 25 t cranes with nil grabs, 14k/29.5 ifo, no diesel at sea
»ICAP HANDYMAX INDEX 2670 (+34) 09 Mar 2010
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/icap-handymax-index-2670-34-09-mar-2010/1268052605775.htm?src=rss
Index basis: 45,000 dwt bulk carrier max 15 years, 25 t cranes with nil grabs, 14k/29.5 ifo, no diesel at sea
»Dry Cargo Fixtures
11/03/2010 Link: http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/dry-cargo-fixtures/1268052605769.htm?src=rss
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