Daily Capesize Review 23/2/21

Capesize freight rates continued to move downward, as shipping activities thinned after recent rally. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $657 day-on-day to $13,216 on Tuesday, as the March contract came under pressure and traded lower. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however, rose higher on the strength of Panamax market, spotting a …

Daily Capesize Review 22/2/21

Capesize freight rates moved downward on slow trading after last week rally, amid market optimism on better post-holidays demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $351 day-on-day to $13,873 on Monday, after a sluggish start to the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) went up slightly with a gain of 0.65% or …

Daily Capesize Review 17/2/21

Capesize freight rates hiked up on market optimism with rising Panamax segment that led to market talks of using Capesize vessels for Panamax cargoes. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose sharpy by $3,5542 day-on-day to $15,856 on Wednesday, in view of better post-holiday demand in key routes. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also …

Daily Capesize Review 16/2/21

Capesize freight rates rallied on stronger bunker prices and led by stronger Panamax segment that improved market sentiment. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose sharpy by $1,857 day-on-day to $12,314 on Tuesday, due to bullish market sentiment on post-holiday demand. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also hiked up on better freight rates from …