Therefore, the dwt-mile data presented
in table 1.5 (b) do not measure supply or determine
utilisation. The dwt-miles to cargo ton-miles ratio over
the 2008-201 1 period is around 2, reflecting, in part,
the difference between the two measures,
Bearing in mind these differences, the evolution of dwt miles
as shown in table 1.5 (b) appears to be in line
with the trends observed in cargo ton-miles as shown
in table 1.5 (a). The performance of dwt-miles clearly
highlights the impact of the 20Og downturn when global
trade collapsed, as well as the strong rebound in trade
volumes recorded since 2010. rapid growth in gas trade
and, more specifically, the recent surge in LNG trade
have been key drivers of growth in dwt-miles over the
2010-201 1 period. Table 1 .5 (b) also shows the relative
resilience of dry bulk trade owing to the booming Asian
demand lor commodities such as iron ore and coal.