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Capesize freight rates rose by year-end, due to better physical freight rates supported by firm iron ore prices. The Capesize 5 time charter average then hiked up by $940 day-on-day to $16,409 on Wednesday, amid good traded volume and strong index. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the upward market movement and rose slightly by …

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Capesize freight rates managed to book slight gain, despite the shipping market slowed down due to the upcoming holiday season. The Capesize 5 time charter average inched up slightly by $142 day-on-day to $15,085 on Monday, due to thinner market volumes and rangebound activity. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), however dropped slightly by 0.15% or …

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Capesize freight rates gained further on improving physical demand toward the year end, despite some market volatility. The Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $800 day-on-day to $14,943 on Friday, with good volume being changed hands especially for the Cal 21 and Cal 22 contracts. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then went up higher …

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Capesize freight rates continued its upward momentum on improving shipping demand in the physical market, especially in the Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $317 day-on-day to $14,143 on Thursday, buoyed by market talks of miners seeking for tonnage bullishly in near term. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also …

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