Norway’s Gram Car Carriers (GCC) has struck again in red-hot markets to tie up a panamax at eye-watering rates.

The Oslo-listed owner said a European operator has taken the 6,700-ceu Viking Bravery (built 2015) for five years, adding $118m to its charter backlog.

The average day rate is a whopping $64,900 per day and the contract starts in July 2023.