Chou, Ming-Tao; Yang, Ya - Ling; Chang, Su-Chiung - In: Review of Economics & Finance 2 (2012) May, pp. 30-42
Bulk shipping providers predominantly supply transportation services for bulk cargo, such as iron ore, grain and coal. As steel price index is a leading indicator of Baltic Dry Index, the cost of marine fuel becomes one of the key costs for shipping providers. By collecting data and building a...