Baltic index extends losses as demand for larger vessels wane

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for larger capesize and panamax vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell by 33 points, or 3.2%, to …

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