Chinese Quake Shakes Up Dry Bulk Prices
                   
forbes.com     May 16, 2008            

The earthquake that rocked China has pushed already-soaring dry bulk shipping rates higher on speculation that the disaster will fuel demand. “Before the earthquake, rates on capesize vessels, those too big to fit through the Panama or Suez canals, had skyrocketed over 70% to $190,000, up from... [read full story]                    


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