Tag: Chile iron ore export

Iron ore freights declined w-o-w as of 6 Jan’26, with rates softening across major Pacific and Atlantic routes. Lower fixtures and subdued post-holiday fixing activity kept sentiment neutral and the market volatile. Paradip-Qingdao: Rates were stable at $9.60/dmt w-o-w Hedland-Qingdao: Freights were at $8.28/dmt (-$0.52/dmt) Tubarao-Qingdao: Rates were assessed at $21.97/dmt (-$1.23/dmt) Saldanha Bay-Qingdao: Freights…