Capesize rates recover on improving demand despite cyclone concerns

Capesize freight rates rose on better fixtures done on both basins, that lifted the recent bearish market sentiments. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average then hiked up by $656 day-on-day to $10,951 on Thursday, amid the recent volatility in the market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 3.48% or 39 points …