Daily Capesize Review 26/7/21

Capesize freight rates started sluggish at the start of the week but found supports from typhoon disruption that tightened ship supply. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then inched up slightly by 0.34% day-on-day, up 11 points to 3,210 readings, from the firmer freight rates.   Tight vessel supply from bad weathers Trade participants were concerned …

Daily Capesize Review 23/7/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded on tight tonnage supply because of Typhoon In-Fa’s impact on central China’s coastal areas. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then increased by 3.09% day-on-day, up 96 points to 3,199 readings, due to the firmer freight rates.   Bullish Pacific amid tight vessel supply   The Pacific enjoyed healthy cargo list with …

Daily Capesize Review 22/7/21

Capesize freight rates improved due to tightened tonnage over typhoon concerns in the Pacific basin. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then increased by 1.47% day-on-day, up 45 points to 3,103 readings, due to the better freight rates.   Limited tonnage over typhoon development off China Market participants expected Typhoon In-Fa to constrain vessel supply in …