VLOC orderbook petering out

The orderbook for very large ore carriers (VLOCs) is rapidly running out. According to Alphabulk, 14 VLOCs are scheduled for handover this year, marking the first time annual deliveries have fallen below 25 ships in four years. Meanwhile, just one 325,000 dwt vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2022. Thereafter the orderbook is empty of …

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