Tag: Dry bulk iron ore freight rate

Iron ore freights exhibit mixed trends w-o-w; Capesize rates continue to gain

May 15, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Fines/Lumps

Stronger Capesize activity, higher bunker prices support freights Supramax fixtures remain limited, South Africa-China demand weakens Dry bulk iron ore freights displayed a mixed trend w-o-w on 15 May 2026, with stronger Capesize momentum and relatively stable Supramax activity. The Baltic Dry Index moved higher during the week, supported by firm iron ore shipment activity…