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The Baltic Exchange's composite freight gauge fell 1.8% to hit its lowest level since late August, weighed down by sharper losses in the Capesize segment.
14 oct
Capesize
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Baltic Dry Index Extends Decline for Seventh Consecutive Session
Baltic Dry Index Slides to Near One-Month Low as Capesize Market Weakens
The Baltic Exchange's main freight gauge fell for a second straight session on Monday, weighed down by a sharp retreat in the capesize sector.
29 sept
China Iron Ore Import Demand Faces Potential Post-Holiday Slowdown
Strong near-term Chinese iron ore demand could lose momentum after upcoming public holidays amid renewed scrutiny on domestic steel producers.
29 sept
Baltic Dry Index Recovers Ground as Capesize Rates Edge Upward
The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk index rebounded to 3,584 points on Tuesday, supported by gains across the capesize segment.
9 sept
HMM Secures $3.5 Billion Long-Term Iron Ore Contract with Vale
South Korean carrier HMM has finalized a 25-year transport agreement with Brazilian mining major Vale deploying eight Newcastlemax newbuildings.
8 sept
Baltic Dry Index Dips as Capesize Losses Halt Three-Day Advance
The Baltic Exchange's main freight gauge slipped on Monday, snapping a three-day winning streak as the capesize segment softened.
8 sept
Capesize Sector Strengthens as Active Mining Demand Drives Rate Rebound
Sustained chartering from major miners and tightening tonnage supply across both basins propelled Capesize sentiment and lifted key routes.
7 sept
Testing Concludes on Ethanol-Capable VLOC Main Engine
An R&D test at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has verified the Everllence B&W G80 ethanol-capable propulsion unit intended for a Shandong Shipping newbuilding.
4 sept
World's First Ethanol-Capable G80 Engine for VLOCs Completes Testing
Everllence and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have validated ethanol-ready two-stroke propulsion destined for a Shandong Shipping newbuilding.
4 sept
Iron Ore Futures Retreat Toward CNY 710 on Expanding Global Shipments
Derivative contracts for the steelmaking ingredient pulled back from one-month highs as rising global seaborne volumes reinforce expectations of robust supply.
3 sept
Vale Projects 20 to 25 Percent Freight Cost Reduction from Mega-Ship Fleet
The introduction of very large bulk vessels is slated to significantly lower ocean transportation expenditures for Brazilian mining major Vale.
2 sept
Vale Ore Carrier Re-Enters Service Following Maiden Voyage Incident
A massive dry bulk carrier engaged in Vale's iron ore trade has resumed operational duties after being sidelined by an accident on its first voyage.
2 sept
Asia Capesize Rates Set to Hold Steady as Atlantic Demand Guides Market
Capesize freight rates across Asian routes are expected to remain steady, with future market direction heavily reliant on Atlantic demand.
2 sept
Baltic Dry Index Halts Seven-Day Winning Streak on Capesize Weakness
The Baltic Exchange's composite freight benchmark retreated on Tuesday as a downturn in the capesize sector brought a week-long rally to an end.
1 sept
Pacific Demand Drives Capesize Freight Rate Rebound
Consistent miner participation and rising operator interest in the Pacific have bolstered Capesize freight levels following an early-week softening.
1 sept
Baltic Dry Index Extends Gains to Reach Highest Mark Since Mid-August
A third consecutive session of broad-based freight rate improvements pushed the Baltic Exchange's composite index to 2,882 points on Monday.
1 sept
Baltic Dry Index Extends Winning Streak to Four Consecutive Sessions
The Baltic Exchange's main freight benchmark climbed 1.5% on Tuesday to reach its highest level since mid-August, supported by Capesize gains.
1 sept
Baltic Dry Index Extends Rally to Multi-Week Peak Driven by Capesize Gains
The dry bulk benchmark recorded its fifth straight session of increases as surging capesize rates propelled the overall market above the 3,000-point threshold.
1 sept
Baltic Dry Index Advances to Near Three-Month High on Sustained Capesize Strength
The Baltic Exchange's composite dry bulk benchmark rose for a sixth straight session on Thursday, reaching its highest mark since early June.
1 sept
Baltic Dry Index Extends Winning Streak to Reach Multi-Month Peak
The composite freight indicator climbed 2.5 percent to 3,186 points, hitting its highest mark since June 2 on broad-based market support.
1 sept
Global Seaborne Iron Ore Volumes Rose 3.5% in 2025
Worldwide iron ore loadings reached 1,732.0 million tonnes in 2025, with positive shipment momentum carrying over into early 2026.
1 sept
Capesize Rates Approach $50,000 Threshold on Dual-Basin Support
The Capesize sector maintained strong positive momentum this week as rate gains in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins propelled the BCI 5TC higher.
1 sept
Capesize rates firm as Atlantic iron ore demand lifts tonnage enquiry
Stronger Brazilian export programmes have tightened Capesize availability in the Atlantic, supporting index gains through the week.
Capesize31 ago· Elena Marchetti
Higher iron ore shipments lift long-haul tonne-mile demand
Increased volumes on longer Atlantic routes are absorbing more Capesize capacity per tonne shipped.
Mineral de hierro28 ago· Priya Nair
Bauxite volumes add support to the Capesize market
West African bauxite shipments are providing an additional demand stream for larger tonnage.
Minor Bulks27 ago· Priya Nair
Capesize period fixtures attract renewed charterer interest
Longer-term cover is being sought against a firmer forward curve.
Tarifas de flete16 ago· Elena Marchetti