# Capesize closed the week higher in the dry-bulk market

> The Baltic Capesize index recovered from a weak start and ended the week at $39,395. North Atlantic activity remained strong, while Pacific mining demand weighed on the C5 route; Panamax-Kamsarmax freight was supported by stronger demand and tight vessel availability.

- Date: 2026-11-08 · published 2026-11-09T09:09:46.754Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89143-capesize-closed-the-week-higher-in-the-dry-bulk-market
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Higher freight costs can increase the delivered cost of bulk commodities, including feed grains, while weaker Pacific activity points to uneven demand across shipping routes. Tight tonnage and stronger demand supported Panamax-Kamsarmax rates.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- basinca.com: https://basinca.com/haber/kuru-yuk-piyasasinda-capesize-haftayi-yukselisle-kapatti

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