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The Baltic Exchange dry bulk index fell to 1,354 points, its lowest since January 17, logging a second straight weekly loss as rates declined across all vessel classes. Panamax hit a 16-month low and capesize earnings fell, though Dalian iron ore futures rose on a stronger China outlook.
Lower dry bulk rates cut ocean freight costs for grain and oilseed imports into feed-importing regions, though the weakness reflects soft demand rather than supply disruption.
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