Clarksons is maintaining a positive outlook on shipping markets, despite demand challenges in the months ahead which will need to be tracked closely.
IMO 2020 and longhaul trades are giving a "boost" to demand, the research arm of the London-based shipbroker said in its autumn 2019 market outlook report.
Clarkson's benchmark ClarkSea earnings index has risen 12% from a year ago, with the tanker sector showing a 75% gain year-to-date.
