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The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index posted its best weekly gain since mid-February, reaching 2,788 and its highest level since September 2010. Capesize daily earnings rose to $34,762 on higher demand for capesize vessels.
Panamax and supramax indices also gained over the week.
Rising dry bulk rates, driven by capesize demand, increase the cost of moving grain and feed ingredients by sea.
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