2025-06-04-Jefferies-航运日报-液化石油气现货价格继续悄然上涨_12页_622kb

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LPG and VLGC Markets: LPG spot rates remain below market radar, while Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGC) spot rates are the strongest in commodity shipping, with Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates hovering around $55,000/day.
VLGC Rates: The current TCE rate is $56,500/day (eco) with a year-to-date (YTD) average of $40,000/day. Rates reached a peak of approximately $60,000/day in mid-May 2025.
VLGC Economics: All-in break-even costs for VLGC operators are in the mid- to high-$20,000/day range. At current high rates, operators generate significant free cash flow.
VLGC Price Dynamics: After experiencing volatility in propane prices, VLGC spot rates have stabilized due to "normal" pricing dynamics. US propane export arbitrage is at its highest level since February, with a price difference of $155/ton favoring US exports.

Dry bulk rates continue to remain in a prolonged low. Supramax and Ultramax rates are near breakeven levels ($$11,000/day), with only slight gains in recent weeks.
Panamax and Kamsarmax rates also remain low, reflecting weak demand and oversupply in the sector.

Crude Tankers: VLCC spot rates average $40,000/day, with eco rates at $32,200/day. Prices peaked at $54,700/day in 2025 and $38,300/day YTD.
Product Tankers: LR2 and MR product tanker rates remain highly volatile but are trading at mid-$40,000/day. MR rates have averaged around $20,000/day YTD and are approaching $23,000/day eco in recent weeks.

LNG and LPG: Both sectors show strength, with rates nearing five-year highs. Average spot rates for LNG (MEGI) are $53,000/day, and for VLGC (eco) rates are approximately $58,000/day.

Container rates have improved but remain below long-term averages. Asia-West Coast indices are around $4,400/FEU with slight year-over-year gains.

Shipping markets are experiencing significant divergence, with gas carriers and VLGCs leading the market, while most dry bulk and crude carriers lag in performance.
VLGC rates may continue to hold support through peak season (October/November), although economic uncertainties remain.

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