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Dry bulk iron ore freights remain firm w-o-w on active fixtures; South Africa-China rates hit over 2-month high

Aug 25, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Logistic

Pacific rates strengthen on firmer vessel demand, consistent Australian miner activity Typhoon Saudel may disrupt Pacific vessel operations, tighten prompt availability Dry bulk iron ore freights showed a mixed but broadly resilient trend in the week ended 24 August 2026 amid active fixtures and firmer vessel demand. The Pacific provided the main support, driven by…