Daily Capesize Review 31/8/21

Capesize freight rates fell sharply after the recent rally, as the market consolidated, while profit takings continued in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then plunged down by $2,010 day-on-day to $49,089 on Tuesday, after much selling pressures. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the decline and slid down by $103, down …

Daily Capesize Review 27/8/21

Capesize freight rates continued to rally, amid port congestions in China and tight tonnage supply, while shipping demand improved. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $986 day-on-day to $51,099 on Friday, due to the tight basins. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however, inched up slightly by $40, up 0.95% day-on-day, after some …

Daily Capesize Review 25/8/21

Capesize freight rates took a breather from recent bullish run, as trade participants went for profit-takings in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell by $810 day-on-day to $50,662 on Thursday, following the market selloff, despite good market fundamentals. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the dip and dropped to $4,193, …

Daily Capesize Review 24/8/21

Capesize freight rates continued its upward momentum, though at slower rate amid tight shipping tonnage with heavy congestion at Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $764 day-on-day to $51,472 on Tuesday, despite some standoff between the charterers and owners. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then hiked up higher at $4,201, …

Daily Capesize Review 23/8/21

Capesize freight rates got off to a slow start at the week, as most participants were in collecting mood, but nevertheless the market fundamentals remained good with firm rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $977 day-on-day to $50,708 on Monday, as the index went above the psychological $50k mark. The Baltic …

Daily Capesize Review 20/8/21

Capesize freight rates maintained bullish momentum with strong showings in both basins, amid tightening tonnage supply. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $2,370 day-on-day to $49,731 on Friday, extending the bullish run. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also continued its record-breaking upward movement reaching high levels of $4,092, up 2.92% day-on-day, due …