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SSY Pacific Capesize Index Up 283 Points

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

October 29, 2018

Shipbrokers Simpson, Spence and Young's Pacific Capesize Index rise by 283 points in the week ending Monday to 6,112.


"Led by strong rate increases on backhaul trades, the SSY Pacific Capesize Index climbed 283 points week-on-week to the highest level since August at 6,112 points. The Pacific round-voyage rate retreated to $19,300/day, down $850/day, while the W.Australia-China iron ore spot rate edged lower to $8.60/t.".

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