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Maritime Strategies International says the dry bulk fleet grew 15% since 2018 while cargo volume grew only 2.9%, with port congestion from COVID having been the main support for freight rates. The article looks at how the supply-demand gap is shaping shipping costs.
Excess bulk capacity points to continued downward pressure on freight costs for grain and feed ingredient shipments unless congestion returns.
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