Bulk Carriers
Capesize rates firm as Brazilian iron ore loadings accelerate into September
Stronger long-haul demand from Brazil lifted Capesize sentiment this week, with brokers reporting a tighter tonnage list in the South Atlantic.
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Baltic Dry Index
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Freight Rates
Baltic Dry Index posts third consecutive weekly gain, led by larger sizes
Capesize and Panamax strength outweighed softer Supramax sentiment, extending the index's recovery from its August low.
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Freight Rates
What the Baltic Dry Index measures — and how to read it
A reference guide to the composition, calculation and limits of the most widely quoted dry bulk freight benchmark.
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