http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BDIY:IND
New low on Baltic Dry Index could bring Indian Ocean trade to a halt
A fresh low of 402 levels on the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) today (Jan12) may bring trade across the Indian Ocean-Asia Pacific market virtually to a standstill on the back of postponement of trade contracts and strong aversion to get into long-term deals
“The trade climate is extremely gloomy and full of insecurity as charterers are not sure if the price at which they have negotiated is the right low price�. “There have been very few inquiries and even out of those most were not firm. Out of five inquiries, three have failed,� said a ship-owner on condition of anonymity.
http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/new-low-on-baltic-dry-index-could-bring-indian-ocean-trade-to-a-halt/

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