Positive weeks for the tanker and dry bulk sectors have topped off “a banner year for shipping”, according to analysts Clarksons Securities and Clarksons Research.
A strong week for the tanker market saw crude carrier earnings remain at firm levels with average aframax spot earnings still over $100,000 per day, Clarksons Research said.
Clean product MR tanker earnings dropped back 15% week-on-week but remain exceptionally strong historically at $48,877 per day, it added.
