market & economy
Freight, bunkers, FX and the macro backdrop — plus technical notes. For information only; not investment advice.
↓ sections: freight fx & macro technical
freight
Firm bunkers, softer dry bulk into month-end
Brent held near recent highs, keeping VLSFO bids firm at the main Turkish supply ports. Dry bulk stayed soft as Capesize enquiry thinned; handysize around the Black Sea held up.
fx & macro
Weekly wrap: freight steady, FX the story to watch
A quiet week on the freight desks masked a more interesting picture in currency and rates. Focus stays on inflation prints and the lira, which drive local port and agency costs.
technical
Reading a disbursement account without losing your mind
What each line on a Turkish port DA actually means, where the surprises hide, and the checks that keep costs honest.