Seaborne iron ore exports from Brazil, the second largest iron ore exporter kept their downward trend during 2025, but even more so during the first month of 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another posit…
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The Capesize market in the Pacific opened the week under pressure due to the effects of Cyclone Mitchell on West Australian Pilbara ports and a temporary slowdown in miner activity. Although port operations quickly resumed and activity levels picked up…
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“During the first six weeks of 2026, global bulk grain shipments have jumped 15% y/y, supported by a 30% y/y surge in soya bean shipments and a 17% increase in wheat shipments. Record harvests in the Southern Hemisphere are boosting exports while…
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Market Overview The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) recorded a sharp recovery ahead of the Lunar New Year before correcting on Friday, 6 February 2026. While dry bulk indices have historically softened into the holiday period due to seasonal disruptions, index …
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Capesize The market endured a broadly softer week, with sentiment cooling across both the Pacific and Atlantic as the BCI 182 5TC slid from the low $31,000s to finish closer to $26,468. Early optimism in the Pacific, driven by miner presence and steady…
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