Market Insights
Market Insights
Freight rates, fleet supply, port congestion and the trade flows behind them — short updates for our clients and the wider shipping community.
What We Publish
Our research lines
Freight market notes
Short, regular notes on freight market movements in the segments we cover — dry bulk, tankers and container trade. Written by the chartering desk, for people who need to make decisions on fixtures.
Commodity flow reviews
Periodic reviews of the commodity flows that shape demand: harvests, energy policy, industrial production and the routes they move on.
From Yuanjia
Announcements from Yuanjia Supply Chain — new services, office openings, and participation in industry events.
Sample Topics
What we cover
- Freight rate developments in the Capesize, Panamax, Supramax and Handymax segments
- Fleet supply and orderbook commentary
- Port congestion and turnaround times
- Regulatory developments affecting shipping costs (emissions, fuel rules)
- Seasonal demand patterns in agricultural and energy trade
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Freight advice from a desk that fixes vessels every day.