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Why wouldn’t a ship owner just lock into a contract – or put his ships out on time-charter?

April 26, 2017contract lock owner ship ships

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Why wouldn’t a ship owner just lock into a contract – or put his ships out on time-charter?

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Many times they do, but as more owners become familiar with the freight derivatives market – they realize they can hedge their position with a much more seamless transaction.