The aim of this paper is to investigate the existence and nature of seasonality (deterministic or stochastic) in tanker freight markets and measure and compare it across sub-sectors and under different market conditions (expansionary and contractionary) for the period January 1978 to December...

This paper investigates the nature of seasonality (determistic and/or stochastic) in dry bulk breight rates, and measures and compares it across freight rates of different vessel sizes (Carpesize, Panamax and Handysize), contract duration (spot, 1-year and 3-year time charters) and market...