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Vessel use is shifting as coal trade on Capesize ships has recovered to about 30% of total coal trade in 2021, while smaller geared ship demand has weakened. Vessel requirements for grains have also changed amid COVID-19 disruptions and soaring freight rates.
Shifts in which ship sizes are in demand alter freight rate patterns across bulk segments, which affects the cost of moving feed grains and oilseeds.
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