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Capesize rates rebound on better Pacific market

Capesize freight rates rebounded from losses, on firmer rates from the Pacific, though the Atlantic rates were still struggling on thin cargo list. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $332 day-on-day to $12,606 on Friday, amid the mixed market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also hiked up slightly by 0.67% or …

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Capesize rates slip on mixed market

Capesize freight rates dipped slightly, amid mixed market movement with firmer rates seen in the Pacific, while falling rates recorded in the Atlantic. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went down slightly by $48 day-on-day to $12,274 on Thursday, from the mixed market directions. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped slightly by 1% …

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Capesize rates fall on lesser Brazilian shipment

Capesize freight rates continued to decline, after Vale reduced its annual guidance for 2021, stroking market concerns over lesser iron ore shipment. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average went down slightly by $10 day-on-day to $12,322 on Wednesday, due to bearish market sentiment. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then also dropped slightly by 0.83% or 10 points …

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Capesize rates dip on slow shipping demand

Capesize freight rates continued to dip, due to slow shipping demand in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average went down by $289 day-on-day to $12,332 on Tuesday, amid the muted market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped by 1.30% or 16 points to 1,211 readings, due to weaker freight rates rates.   A better Atlantic …

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Capesize rates dip on thin activity

Capesize freight rates reversed into drop on thin shipping activities, amid some improvement in the physical market. The Capesize 5 time charter average went down slightly by $91 day-on-day to $12,621 on Monday, after a slow start to the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped by 0.24% or 3 points to 1,227 readings, due to weaker …

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