Shanghai rebar rises for second day on falling output

Chinese steel futures extended gains for a second session on Wednesday after data from an industrial association showed a dip in daily crude output in late May amid government efforts to curb pollution.

India: Freight transport via national waterways rises 32% between FY14 & FY16

In line with the shipping ministry’s increased focus on transportation via coastal shipping and national...

Baltic index rises as key vessel rates firm

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose...

China’s coal futures forward curve turns bullish as mercury rises

China’s thermal coal futures rallied to a record high on Friday, lifting September futures to a premium...

Steel rises with iron ore in China amid new crackdown

Shanghai steel futures rose for a third straight day on Wednesday, supported by worries over tighter supply after China’s leading steel-producing city launched a fresh campaign to improve air quality.

India’s crude steel output rises 5% to 8 MT in April

India’s crude steel production increased 5.4 percent to 8.107 million tonnes (MT) in April, from 7.69 MT during the same month last year, according to an official data released today.

Baltic index rises on strong demand for larger vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, hit a more than two-year high on Monday on higher demand for larger vessels.