Owners of dry bulk carriers are well aware of the rollercoaster ride that has been the market for their vessels over the past few years. This trend was once again cemented during the past couple of months, when the industry's benchmark in terms of hiring rates, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) raced to unseen for years new heights, only to retreat close to where it all began, back in
Owners of dry bulk carriers are well aware of the rollercoaster ride that has been the market for their vessels over the past few years. This trend was once again cemented during the past couple of months, when the industry's benchmark in terms of hiring rates, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) raced to unseen for years new heights, only to retreat close to where it all began, back in

