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The determinants of vessel capacity utilization: The case of Brazilian iron ore exports
Authors:
- Siri Strandenes
- Roar Adland
Haiying Jia
Roar Adland, Haiying Jia and Siri P. Strandenes. “The determinants of vessel capacity utilization: The case of Brazilian iron ore exports.” Transportation Research Part A. 110. (2018): 191-201.
This paper aims to determine the drivers behind the utilization of a vessel’s cargo-carrying capacity. The findings from this piece they indicate that poor freight markets affect real vessel earnings both from low spot rates and reduced capacity utilization.