(11-15-2021, 11:03 AM)homebiscuit Wrote:

(11-14-2021, 10:37 PM)p_rushing Wrote: Fuel isn't a huge deal but does cost more. The fees for the canal passing is high. You have ships sitting there for a long time losing money instead of going to another port because they don't want that additional cost.

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Fuel costs are absolutely a big deal and dictate the routes used.

Not like you are thinking though. Normally yes they play a part but it's not a big factor right now. You have ships that are willing to sit indefinitely, not being paid, instead of going to unload to the on the east coast. They could be unloaded in 1-2 weeks instead of sitting there for who knows how long.

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