Capesize rates slow down amid Chinese holidays

Capesize rates moved slower but gradually toward the $30,000 mark, due to the absence of Chinese trade participants during the Dragon Boat Festival holidays. Therefore, the Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $738 day-on-day to $29,395 on Thursday, despite some market concerns about the longevity of the C3 contracts. Strengthened by Capesize market, the …

Did Someone Mention Increasing Demand?

It is the panacea for all markets, the biggest factor that could help us recover some sense of normality, the only thing that will bring a smile to suppliers across the world. It is, of course, increasing demand.   The virus has caused huge disruption and left markets unable to react quickly enough to counteract …

Capesize sets sight on $30,000 level

Capesize rates seemed to set its sight for the $30,000 level in view of high iron ore prices that lifted shipping demand for moving iron ores. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up further by $1,985 day-on-day to $28,657 on Wednesday, despite aggressive sell off at the Q3 contracts. Due to Capesize rally, the …

Capesize rallies on high iron ore prices

Capesize rates rallied on bullish market sentiments after strong gains seen in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average surged by $1,308 day-on-day to $26,672 on Tuesday, despite the lagging Q4 and Cal 21 contracts in the future market. Buoyed by the Capesize rally, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued …

Capesize lead the way

Another strong day in the dry freight market with the Capesize index up 5.16% due to Chinese iron ore restocking and increased infrastructure spending. The index out outperformed the Baltic Dry Index which rose 3.79% after positive performances from the Panamax index at + 1.65% and Supramax Index + 0.77%.   The continued upside moves …