Category archives: Freight

Capesize rates rise on supply tightness in the Pacific

Capesize freight rates continued to hike upward on better physical market especially on the improving Pacific basin. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $752 day-on-day to $17,408 on Tuesday, with bullish movements seen in the Jan and Feb contract. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also rose by 3.20 % or 44 …

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Capesize rates rise on new year market optimism

Capesize freight rates rose on bullish market sentiment, as market participants expected more shipping demand for the new year. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up slightly by $23 day-on-day to $16,656 on Monday, after the Jan contract traded high up to the $14,800 level. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also moved upward …

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