The shipping markets have started off the new year unusually well. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “January has traditionally been the month that tests optimism. Dry bulk, in particular, has a habit of starting the year with a few “hopeful” fixtures and then bleeding lower into late January as cargo programs ...<p><p>https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/shipping-markets-and-januarys-rosy-picture/</p></p>