Category archives: Freight

Daily Capesize Review 17/9/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded from a series of corrections, after gains were made in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $959 day-on-day to $53,240 on Friday, despite the absence of Chinese trade participants as they prepared for holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $60, up 1.42% …

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Daily Capesize Review 16/9/21

Capesize freight rates slid downward due to market uncertainty and discounted paper curve, with concerns over falling iron prices. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $1,100 day-on-day to $52,281 on Thursday, as market participants were more cautious over mixed outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dipped by $18, down 0.43% day-on-day, …

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