The trade activity in the Azov region is rather low due to high commodity prices. Despite the influence of the bad weather, the market continues to move sideward.
The water level in the Azov-Don Sea Channel is enough to clear the vessel traffic jam at Rostov /Azov ports.
The number of coal shipments is decreasing in both the Azov and Black seas.
According to Rufco shipbrokers, freight rates to the Sea of Marmara make $20-21 pmt from Rostov and 19-20 pmt from Yeisk.
Freight rates to SE Black Sea ports are $18-19 pmt from Rostov and 17-18 pmt from Yeisk.
The Black Sea coasters are also shifting sideward. The rates mainly remain unchanged since the last report.
The Caspian market, especially shipments ex Volga ports remains stable with an acute demand for open tonnage.
Freight ex Astrakhan to Iran make $39-41 pmt this week.
Please note that the rates cited in this article are average market rates. We ask our readers to pay attention that this information is not a commercial offer and cannot be an example for comparison in commercial disputes and arbitration.