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Newbuild Deliveries Of Panamax Vessels Seen in 2013 – Analyst

Newbuild Deliveries Of Panamax Vessels Seen in 2013 – Analyst

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November 16, 2011

GENEVA (Dow Jones)–The newbuild delivery of panamax vessels is expected to continue well into 2013, keeping a lid on sea-borne freight rates, Tom Cutler, Analyst at SwissMarine said at a conference in Geneva.

Excess shipbuilding capacity has grown each year since 2009 by 25%, and is a painful process to reverse, Cutler said.

Panamax vessels traditionally haul dry bulk cargo–such as coal, grains and iron ore–and are mostly 70,000-75,000 deadweight tonnes.

Dry bulk freight rates have fallen in recent months as slower demand triggered by economic concerns and vessel oversupply took their toll on shipping rates.

“Long-term recovery in freight is only possible if ship owners exercise restraint with new buildings,” Cutler said.

-By Neena Rai, Dow Jones Newswires

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