The main focus of owners active in the S&P market over the past week have been bulkers and suezmaxes. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that in the dry bulk market, “activity this week was spread across the Kamsarmax down to Hand…
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“Global iron ore shipments have risen 5% y/y during the first 12 weeks of 2026, supported by stronger Chinese import demand. However, this increase has not been matched by Chinese steel production which fell 4% y/y during the first two months of …
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Recent freight rises have began putting pressure on the bauxite trade. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “recent developments in the Guinea bauxite trade are introducing a more complex outlook for the Capesize segment, as the…
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Capesize It was a week of mixed route performance in the Capesize market. Following a positive close on Friday, the Capesize Timecharter Average (C5TC 182) ultimately rose by $817 week-on-week. The C3 Brazil to China route edged above $30, a level last…
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Surging bunker prices are reshaping freight dynamics, with fuel costs now accounting for a significantly larger share of freight than usual. While all vessels are exposed to high prices, scrubber-fitted ships remain relatively better positioned. This c…
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