Owners upbeat on prospects for LNG shipping turnaround

After two years in the doldrums when LNG freight rates plunged to a fraction of the highs seen in 2011, owners are confident that as delayed projects come onstream it will boost demand. ...

Baltic Dry Index hits year high - a turnaround in sight?

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) hit a year high of 829 points on Wednesday, and while still at a very low level it there are some signs of a turnaround for the beleaguered dry bulk sector. ...