“Between January and April 2025, dry bulk ship recycling has fallen 24% y/y, reaching a 17-year low despite a 35% y/y drop in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI). While weaker freight rates typically encourage the recycling of older and less profitable ships, h…
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Brazil continues to strengthen its position as China’s primary soybean supplier, with this dominance mainly attributed to the country’s record harvests, competitive pricing, and the absence of tariffs that continue to impact U.S. soybeans. …
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Capesize The Capesize market remained in negative territory throughout the short week, with limited signs of recovery across both basins. The BCI 5TC fell by $3,072 week-on-week, closing at $14,169 on Friday. A trans-Atlantic voyage reported midweek fe…
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China’s coal imports retreated during the first quarter of the year, which in turn took a toll on the global seaborne coal trade. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-Mar 2025, global seaborne coal loadings declined …
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“Between January and April 2025, Brazilian grain shipments rose 9% y/y, supported by strong Chinese purchasing. As China imposed higher tariffs on cargoes from the US, the country sought alternative suppliers, such as Brazil,” says Filipe Gouveia, Ship…
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