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Dry-bulk freight rates mostly fell this week, with Capesize rates dropping sharply as Pacific cargo volumes were low, vessel availability was ample, and forward freight agreements weakened. Panamax rates continued to rise, supported by coal cargoes and some grain-transport demand, while the Far East dry-bulk rental index fell 10.2% to 2,303.98 points on October 8.
Lower bulk freight costs can reduce delivered costs for imported feed grains, although the article describes mixed vessel-market conditions and only slight grain-demand support. The overall freight signal is mildly bearish for ocean grain transport costs.
gmt8press.comNov 11, 2026Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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