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An analysis says October has been disappointing for dry-bulk shipping, with Capesize rates surging in September to about 35,000 before falling back to the mid-to-high teens as cargo flows dried up and ships ballasted toward Brazil. The author believes a recovery is still possible but acknowledges high uncertainty.
Weak Capesize rates reduce bulk freight costs for grain exporters, but the outlook is volatile and mainly reflects ore and coal shipping conditions.
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