Baltic index edges down on weaker capesize rates

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

Libya Crude Output Edges Higher After Clashes at Main Oil Ports

Libya’s crude production made a partial recovery after clashes between rival armed groups led to a halt in shipments from two of the OPEC member’s biggest oil ports.

Mar.2 BDI Edges Up to 335 points

Boosted by the freight rate increase of Panamax carriers and other smaller ships, BDI continued the upward trend and increased 3 points to 335 points on Mar.2 (Wed.).

China Sept factory activity edges up but employment shrinks

China’s manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up some momentum in September even as factory employment...

China’s coastal coal freight edges up after trending downward for 11 weeks

Freight rates to ship coal from northern China’s Qinhuangdao Port to Zhangjiagang, Shanghai and Guangzhou...

Spot iron ore edges up, but slow Chinese demand caps it below $140

Spot iron ore prices edged up to near two-month highs but slow demand from top importer China and ample...