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Baltic Exchange weekly dry bulk report for Week 42 shows volatile Capesize rates after China announced port fees on US-linked vessels, with Chinese-built tonnage exempt. Panamax activity was curtailed by US-China tariff speculation, and the BCI 5TC ended the week at US$25,882.
Trade-related uncertainty in Panamax and Capesize markets adds volatility to ocean freight costs, which feed importers pay on grain and meal cargoes.
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