Baltic index extends gains as rates for larger vessels rise

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index rose for a third straight session on Tuesday to hit a one-month peak, as rates climbed across larger vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was up 13 points, or 0.8%, at 1,585 points,its highest since Jan. 10. …

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