Capesize The Capesize market experienced a mixed week, beginning strongly before losing ground as the days progressed. Monday saw the BCI 5TC rise to $13,391, driven by a pickup in Pacific activity and tightening tonnage in the North Atlantic. The Paci…
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Australian coal exports to China soared during 2024, helping sustain solid freight demand. In a recent report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Dec 2024, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +2.4% yo-y to 1,371.8 mln t (excluding cabot…
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The dry bulk market has been dubbed as quite “lackluster” with China’s economy still looking for a boost. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “as we are just fifteen days away from the Chinese New Year seven-day public holiday (28…
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Capesize The Capesize market experienced a turbulent week, beginning with notable softness but regaining momentum by Thursday and closing on a positive trajectory. The 5TC average started at $10,696 per day, dropped to $9,123 per day midweek, and rebou…
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With the Chinese economy reeling under pressure, shipping is waiting for the government’s latest policies to take full effect and have a positive impact on demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “as the world ushers in a new …
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