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Dry-bulk shipping markets strengthened overall during the week, though conditions varied by route. South Brazil and West Africa-to-China activity rebounded midweek, and the Baltic Capesize Index rose from $35,944 to close at $39,395.
Firmer freight rates can raise the cost of moving grain on export routes, increasing delivered costs for buyers. The overall rise in the Capesize index points to a modestly bullish signal for ocean grain freight.
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