Baltic index logs monthly gain on strong capesize demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday to mark a monthly gain on the back of higher rates in capesize vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, gained 19 points, or 0.9%, to 2,050. The …

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