Daily Capesize Review 23/9/21

Capesize freight rates rallied to record high levels, amid tight tonnage supply and improving shipping demand in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $1,968 day-on-day to $61,683 on Thursday, as market participants anticipated a super cycle ahead. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped further by $91, up 2.00% day-on-day, …

Daily Capesize Review 22/9/21

Capesize freight rates continued to rally, due to tighter tonnage and port congestion among Chinese ports that extended turnaround time. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $3,446 day-on-day to $59,715 on Wednesday, as most of the Chinese trade participants returned to the market from holidays. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped …

Daily Capesize Review 21/9/21

Capesize freight rates continued to rise by the firm Pacific basin, despite market uncertainty over the Chinese property sector. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $2,474 day-on-day to $56,269 on Tuesday, despite the absence of some Chinese trade participants on holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $106, up …

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% …