SUBSCRIBER NOTE: Platts proposes to launch new Supramax dry bulk assessments

Platts proposes to launch two new dry bulk Supramax freight assessments, reflecting established trade routes of petcoke from the US Gulf Coast.

These new assessments would reflect strong market interest in these routes and will be based on modern Supramax dry bulk tonnage.

Platts proposes to launch the assessments with effect from June 1, 2015. Both assessments would be published on a dollar per metric ton basis. The following two routes are under consideration for assessment:

Size Cargo type Origin Destination 50,000 mt petcoke Houston Krishnapatnam, East Coast India 50,000 mt petcoke Houston Qingdao, North China

Please send all comments or questions by April 15, 2015 to shipping@platts.com and pricegroup@platts.com.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if comments are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing. Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.