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A USDA report shows ocean freight rates for US grain fell in the third quarter versus the prior quarter and prior year, with Gulf-to-Japan averaging $50.76/tonne. Rates on Gulf-to-Europe routes rose compared with the four-year average.
Lower freight costs improve the delivered competitiveness of US grain exports, though volatility from weather and the Black Sea situation keeps rates uncertain.
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