London-listed Clarksons told the City trading from January to 8 May had met expectations and had been better than in the same period a year ago.
Clarksons says activity in the shipping market has improved this year with both higher asset values and greater rate volatility.
It explains the ClarkSea Index of global freight rates was above 2013 levels with its brokers bringing in more business in both the charter and sale and purchase sides.
