Daily Capesize review 13/1/21

Capesize freight rates inched higher, despite correction in the paper market and cooling off in the physical market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose slightly by $68 day-on-day to $26,489 on Wednesday, despite a selloff in the paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) managed to rise slightly by 0.38% or 7 points …

Capesize rates rally on thin tonnage

Capesize freight rates continued its bullish run, drawing supports from the better shipping demand in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose by $3,376 day-on-day to $24,507 on Monday, after heavy volume changed hands in the paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also followed the Capeszie rally and hiked up by …

Capesize rates hike up on better Atlantic market

Capesize freight rates rose again on better shipping demand with much improvement seen in the Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $3,533 day-on-day to $21,131 on Friday, with both basins in fixing big rates. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also hiked up by 10.91% or 158 points to 1,606 …