Greek owners are locking capesize bulkers into 12-month deals amid rising period rates, with Thena­maris concluding the highest charter price.

Jera Trading of Japan fixed the 181,000-dwt Seafighter (built 2015) for a year at $23,000 per day, ­according to Baltic Exchange data. Thena­maris ordered the bulker for $45m and has often struggled with poor markets. In February 2016, it was fixed to E.ON