TRADE AND COMMODITIES
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Nov 13, 2009 09:23 AM
- Bulk carrier cancellations up on classification estimates
- CANCELLATION rates for dry bulk vessels on order at Asian shipyards are much higher than those reported by classification societies, according to Safe Bulkers chairman and chief executive Polys Hajioannou.
- South Africa coal export levels to hit 68m tonnes
- SOUTH Africa’s thermal coal exports could rise as high as 68m tonnes in 2010 compared with 60m in 2009.
- Record coal imports push up panamax rates
- RED hot iron ore and coal imports into China are expected to fuel a push in Pacific panamax rates to higher levels for the rest of the year.



