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| Drybulk markets - drybulk shipping saw strong gains throughout the fourth quarter of 2023 marked by the Panamax Freight Index hitting $17,000 per day in December '23, reaching its highest level since mid-2022 |
| This discount represents a significant opportunity for appreciation for our shareholders and investors |
| 2024 is poised to be a stronger year for the drybulk sector, particularly if vessel supply continues to tighten, potentially leading, to spikes in freight markets |
| For shipping, we continue to monitor China, India and the ASEAN-5, which according to the IMF, will continue to grow quite strongly in the next couple of years |
| And that will result in higher earnings for the ships |
| It turns around that, the market has been stronger |
| Contrary to spot rates, though one-year time charter rates have increased to $15,275 per day as of February 9, reflecting the rising confidence that, the market is bound to strengthen, as the global growth gains, steam ahead, and the effects of the Red Sea disruptions, become not pronounced |
| But we do have in mind that if prices improve further, which we think will happen, we think that the market, is going to be stronger in Q2 and Q3, than what it is now |
| Contrary to prior expectations, it is proven to be stronger than anticipated, mainly due to the Red Sea disruptions |
| For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported total net revenues of $15.9 million, representing a 5.2% increase, over total net revenues, of $15.1 million, during the fourth quarter of last year of 2022 |
| Also note that 8% of the fleet is older than 20 years old and, therefore, a good candidate for scrapping, especially if the market remains at current or lower levels |
| But we - since we have more vessels open in the market, we prefer the market to be stronger overall |
| As a result, trade has been redirected from the region, and has led to a rise in ton-mile demand, and a noticeable surge in freight rates |
| Aristides Pittas Have a good day and a good weekend |
| Great |
| It seems like your timing on the vessel acquisition in Q4, was very good |
| The ratio of the order book to the existing fleet, as discussed, remains close to historically low levels, setting the stage for a potential recovery in charter rates, if demand returns to more typical levels |
| Good morning from me as well, ladies and gentlemen |
| Have a good day |
| But since then, we have been fixing all the ships on short-term charters in anticipation of a better market in Q2 |
| But that's fine |
| We suggest that our NAV per share is in excess of $51 |
| Thank you for, and good morning |
| On the other hand, as can be seen in the right graph, the historical price range for a 10-year old Japanese Kamsarmax vessel, which has a current price of around $26 million is significantly higher than the 10-year historical average on median price |
| Good day |
| The one-year time charter rate, for Panamaxes averaged around $13,400 per day during the fourth quarter, rising to $14,350 by year-end |
| Thank you for the good presentation |
| This was the result of the higher number of vessels we owned and operated in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, offset by the lower time charter rates, our vessels earned in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to 2022 |
| And given that the asset prices have continued, to appreciate in value |
| Tate Sullivan Thank you very much |
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| Uncertainty about the future of fuels and high newbuilding prices have led to the low order book continuing |
| The drought in the Panama Canal, which has caused prolonged waiting times, capacity limitations and increased pressure on shipping schedules continues |
| For the whole year of 2023, the company reported total net revenues of $47.6 million, representing a 32.2% decrease over total net revenues of $70.2 million during 2022, mainly the result of the lower time charter rates our vessels earned |
| With elevated strength Central Bank policy rates, to fight inflation, a withdrawal of fiscal support amid high debt weighing on economy activity, and low underlying productivity growth |
| Historically, the first quarter of the year has always been the weakest for the drybulk, largely owing to the Chinese New Year, which dampens economic activity |
| As of February 2024, the order book as a percentage of total fleet, is at only 8.5%, near the lowest historical levels |
| The actual fleet growth is expected to be lower than the aforementioned figures, of course, due to scrapping and slippage |
| So all these three FFAs will result in a slight loss |
| Given the high vessel values, and the acquisition of the three Ultras in Q4, which have reduced our liquidity, we are currently reluctant to invest further in new vessels |
| Additionally, the implementation of emissions regulations such as EEXI and CII could further restrict supply, through increased scrapping, or reduced operational speeds, for certain vessels |
| But unfortunately, the liquidity within the company, the trading liquidity within the company's stock is very low, which doesn't allow us to be very aggressive, on our repurchase program |
| As a result of greater-than-expected resilience in the United States and fiscal support of China |
| However, new commodity price spikes from geopolitical shocks, including continued attacks in the Red Sea and supply disruptions, or more persistent underlying inflation, could perhaps prolong tight monetary conditions |
| We expect to see this recovery, although the ITF also warns of risks from wars and inflation |
| In the midst of unwinding supply side issues, and restrictive monetary policy |
| Therefore, that's why we say that the hedge as well, negatively, let's say, during this quarter |
| Despite the improvement in demand in 2023, primarily fueled by China, and escalating geopolitical tensions, it is expected that rising trade distortions and geoeconomic fragmentation, will continue to weigh on the level of global trade |
| The forecast for 2024 and 2025 is, however, still below the historical average of the last 10 years of 3.8% |
| Regarding the supply side, as discussed, there has been minimal ordering of new ships, due to constraints in shipyard's availability, and the uncertainty surrounding the choice of the future fuel, despite there being some not insignificant orders for methanol-fueled vessels |
| Drybulk trade demand is, therefore, focused presently to grow at 1.6% in 2024 and 2025, which is below historical average growth rate of 4.9% |
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