Bulk Carriers
Capesize vessel supply constraints drive dry bulk rates higher
The Baltic Dry Index has reached a two-year high, driven by an 8% surge in Capesize rates as weather disruptions and increased export volumes tighten vessel availability.
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Baltic Dry Index
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Bulk Carriers
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Freight Rates
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A reference guide to the composition, calculation and limits of the most widely quoted dry bulk freight benchmark.
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