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Weekly tanker digest: Have fundamentals changed? (Part 4)
Continued from Part 3 The importance of capacity Capacity, in a commoditized industry like shipping, is an important metric that directly impacts companies’ top line, or revenue performance. When capacity grows faster than demand, competition will rise among individual shipping firms as they try to use idle ships and cover fixed costs. This will lower day […]

What are Analysts Recommending for Navios Partners?
Of the 12 analysts covering Navios Maritime Partners, two analysts have “buy” recommendations, seven have “hold” recommendations, and three have “sell” recommendations.

Why 15-year ship prices point to negative outlook for tanker stocks and earnings
Why ship prices (value) matter Ship prices (values) are often good indicators of financial health in the shipping industry. When shipping demand grows more than the supply of ships, shipping companies place additional orders of ships, which drives up purchase prices. Additionally, when firms are able to charge higher prices for transporting goods across the […]
Why a high cash breakeven cost is risky for Frontline
The cash breakeven costs are the daily rates of Frontline’s (or FRO) vessels. They have to earn the rates to cover budgeted operating costs and dry dock, estimated interest expense, payable at hire, and corporate overhead costs.
7 points that reflect tanker fundamentals say recovery isn’t looming (Part 4)
Continued from Part 3 The importance of capacity Capacity, in a commoditized industry like shipping, is an important metric that directly impacts companies’ top line, or revenue performance. When capacity grows faster than demand, competition will rise among individual shipping firms as they try to use idle ships and cover fixed costs. This will lower […]

Should Dry Bulkers Expect Much from Coal Imports in 2016?
Many market participants are forecasting a further fall in coal imports for China in 2016.

Egypt tension pushes oil past $109, shipping rates rise, but downside for tankers
Tanker stocks tied to oil prices Tanker stocks often move in tandem with oil prices in a demand-driven market. But because tanker companies also use oil to run their ships, a price increase in oil due to supply shocks (such as political disruptions in the Middle East) also affects tanker firms differently. To get a […]
Why high shipping capacity growth will continue to pressure tanker earnings
Update to Shipping capacity growth drops but outpaces demand, negative for tanker stocks The importance of capacity In a highly commoditized industry, like the shipping industry, capacity is an important metric that directly impacts companies’ top line, or revenue performance. When capacity grows faster than demand, competition will rise among individual shipping firms as they try […]

What Prompted Navios Maritime Partners to Suspend Dividends?
Navios Maritime Partners (NMM) suspended its dividends altogether in 4Q15 after a cut of 52% in 3Q15.

Must-read: Financial woe abroad drags tankers down, outlook negative
Continued from Why oil price is a key driver of tanker stocks The impact of China’s financial industry The financial industry is an essential part of any economy. Without a stable financial system—one that supplies liquidity to businesses and individuals and bridges the gap between savers and borrowers—an economy can’t function as efficiently and productively […]

Weekly tanker digest: Have fundamentals changed? (Part 2)
Continued from Part 1 The significance of ship orders One measure that reflects managers’ assessment of future supply and demand differences is the number of ships on order. When managers expect future demand to increase more than supply, if they also expect to generate profits with the investment, they will often place new ship orders. But […]

How Does Net Asset Value Measure Navios Maritime’s Valuation?
NAV (net asset value) is a valuation method under which a company’s value is equal to the difference between its assets and liabilities.

Low Dry Bulk Vessel Values Not Low Enough to Tempt Buyers
Dry bulk shipping vessel values have fallen to very attractive prices, especially for secondhand vessels. But investors are still wary of the downside ahead.

Dry Bulkers Reel as Seaborne Coal Trade Remains Weak
While India could provide temporary relief to dry bulk shippers, its increasing domestic coal output doesn’t bode well for seaborne coal trade.

China’s Iron Ore Imports Surge: Long-Term Sustainability Doubtful
China’s iron ore imports in September were the highest level of 2015 at 86.1 million tons. This was a rise of 1.7% year-over-year and 16.2% month-over-month.
Why Frontline doesn’t have the liquidity to pay a $190 million bond
So would Frontline be able to come up with $190 million to pay off its debt that matures in 2015? As of March 31, 2014, Frontline Ltd. (FRO) had ~$111 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Why liquidity and restructuring dragged Frontline shares down 16%
The restructuring gave Frontline time to ride through the industry’s weakness that also negatively affected Teekay Tanker Ltd. (TNK), Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp. (NNA), and the Guggenheim Shipping ETF (SEA).
Managers are scrapping fewer crude tankers, but caution is needed
What scrapping activity shows For a near-term fundamental outlook, investors can look towards ship scrappage (retirement) activity. The rate at which companies scrap ships often reveals whether the shipping industry is facing excess capacity. When excess capacity pressures the shipping industry, firms will often retire older ships to relieve pressure on costs and increase cash […]

Will the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index show signs of improvement?
Why follow the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index? The single most important indicator that affects tanker companies’ performance is shipping rates. One widely followed index that tracks the price of shipping crude oil (unrefined oil) across the ocean for representative routes is the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index. Compiled daily by the Baltic Exchange for rates settled […]

Why 15-year-old ship prices remain negative for crude shippers
The importance of 15-year-old vessel price In addition to new build prices, it’s also important for investors to follow 15-year-old vessel prices. Similar to new build prices, the 15-year vessel price reflects the fundamental outlook for the shipping industry. When prices are rising, they generally portray a favorable outlook for rates. When rates are stable, […]