Time charter rates in the multipurpose shipping sector have remained steady over the last month, according to the latest report from shipbroker Toepfer Transport.
Early July figures from Toepfer suggest that the average daily time charter rate for a 12,500 dwt/F-type heavy lift stands at USD6,391. This is a slight increase on June 2020’s rate of USD6,381.
For a year-on-year comparison, the Toepfer’s average time charter rate in July 2019 stood at USD7,476.
Friday & Co Shipbrokers has brokered a major chartering deal between heavy lift shipping specialist Boskalis and a Chinese charterer, to transport the car carrier Floor (formerly Fremantle Highway) from the Netherlands to China for extensive repairs.
Chipolbrok has ordered two more newbuild multipurpose ships from Chengxi Shipyard in China.
Bjørnar Bukholm has rejoined ro-ro shipping group Wallenius Wilhelmsen as chief financial officer (cfo) and executive vice president (evp).
Labour strikes at some of Canada’s key ports have led to considerable disruptions across North America, affecting both coasts and stalling billions in trade.
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has expressed concern about the European Commission’s plans for the future EU budget.
Netherlands-headquartered Broekman Logistics has taken over the activities and assets of J.C. Meijers.
