Baltic index steady as weaker capesize rates counter gains in smaller vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index was little changed on Thursday, as gains in smaller vessel segments countered weaker capesize rates. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, was down 1 point, or 0.1%, at 1,581 points. The capesize index shed 42 points, or 1.7%, to …

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