# Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Rates Softened Last Week | World Ports Organization

> Capesize rates softened for much of the week, with C5 slipping from the low $10s to $9.50 by mid-week before a late recovery. The BCI 5TC opened at $27,063, dipped to $25,067 on Wednesday, and finished at $26,968. Panamax rates were mostly flat to slightly higher.

- Date: 2025-11-17 · published 2025-11-17T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/22124-dry-bulk-market-capesize-rates-softened-last-week-world-ports-organization
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Softer Capesize and Panamax rates lower the ocean freight cost of moving grain and oilseeds, which can narrow CIF spreads for importers. The effect on feed prices is modest because the week ended with partial recovery.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- worldports.org: https://www.worldports.org/dry-bulk-market-capesize-rates-softened-last-week/

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