Now that China is once again in overdrive and the economies of the western world are showing tepid but positive growth, things are looking up again for the shippers and especially for Genco.

FORBES: Genco Comes Back From Davy Jones' Locker

Moreover, in the real world, western democracies trade enthusiastically with countries like China and Indonesia.

ECONOMIST: A suitable target for foreign policy?

Further, TD Securities anticipates that China will implement policies to help stimulate its economy, and there will be improvement in the rest of the Western world.

FORBES: 2012 Outlook: PGMs To Be On Defensive In Early 2012; Recovery Will Hinge On Economy