Baltic index extends decline on weak demand for larger vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a third straight day on Tuesday, pressured by lower demand across larger vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell by 36 points, or 3.4%, to 1,037, its lowest …

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