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 …

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 …

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 …

Capesize rates continue to improve on firmer market

Capesize freight rates maintained upward climb, due to the improving physical market and higher bunker prices. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $198 day-on-day to $12,712 on Friday, due to market optimism on December shipping demand. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the better freight rates and booked a gain of …

Capesize rates continue uptrend momentum on better market

Capesize freight rates continued its upward momentum, due to the improving physical market. The Capesize 5 time charter average went up by $328 day-on-day to $12,514 on Thursday, due to better freight rates. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the uptrend and booked a gain of 1.84% or 22 points to 1,219 readings.   More …