It is well known that shipping statistics are glued to economy .
And it might be detailed in sectors countries etc!
Bulk transport is usually in advance of trends.
Baltic dry index is one of the leading index.
See this blog!
http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2008/10/baltic-dry-shipping-collapses.htmlSome parts of our hobby might be used for intelligence gathering.
Many of leading shipping operators rely on inside information.
Having, through our posts, a documented look at their timely moves in term of ships and schedules opens areas of potential money speculations.
Any interesting stories on this subject?
Topic: Shipping as an economic indicator. (Read 970 times)