Where the major VLGCs are currently sailing at all-time high rates, things are looking somewhat different for the smaller gas ships of less than 100 meters, the so-called coasters.
In this segment the market is struggling with far too many ships, while the rates are stuck at low levels, says analyst agency Drewry in a new analysis:
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