China iron ore demand powers Baltic sea freight index to record weekly gain

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry commodities around the world, posted its biggest weekly gain ever, underpinned by a rebound in global commodities trading as iron ore demand from China picked up. The 35-year old index, which reflects rates for capesize, panamax and supramax ships, has now …

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