SSY ATLANTIC CAPESIZE INDEX 06/05/2008 12/05/2008

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15 May 2008

A rise of over 900 points puts the Atlantic Index at a new record. The Index has risen by more than 45% over the last month due to tight availability of nearby vessels over the past two weeks. Transatlantic round voyage earnings for 172k dwt vessels increased by $3,000/day to a record $210,000/day, while fronthaul time charter earnings remained unchanged at $245,000/day. Download File

Source: SSY