Spot Indices Stabilize at Elevated Levels with Q4 in Sight – The recent push in spot dry bulk indices that lifted the market to relatively high levels seem at first sight to have run its course

VLCC Strength Continues on the Back of Solid Oil Flows – VLCC spot rates entered September on their strongest footing since the earlier June surge, with uncovered third-decade stems in the East again driving heightened activity and pushing AG-East rates higher.