# Optima predicts dry bulk order slippage in 2018 and freight rates boost

> Optima projects the dry bulk fleet will grow about 1.4% in 2018, down from 3.15% in 2017, as orders slip. The forecast also anticipates a boost to freight rates.

- Date: 2018-01-04 · published 2018-01-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/67176-optima-predicts-dry-bulk-order-slippage-in-2018-and-freight-rates-boost
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Slower fleet growth tightens dry bulk capacity and supports freight rates, raising the cost of moving grains and meals by sea. The effect on feed prices is modest but points to firmer ocean freight.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- tradewindsnews.com: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/optima-predicts-dry-bulk-order-slippage-in-2018-and-freight-rates-boost/2-1-243763

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