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Freight rates rise sharply on strong demand, tightening tonnage
Strong export activities contribute to spike
December 5, 2023
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By Eoin Hughes
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Freight rates soften on slower demand
Renewed restrictions on the Panama Canal curb shipping expectations
November 9, 2023
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By Eoin Hughes
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Freight rates rise again on strong demand
Increasing export volumes from Brazil and continued delays at the Panama Canal support demand
August 28, 2023
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By Eoin Hughes
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Freight rates rebound on stronger Chinese soybean demand
Lower US crop and stronger crush margins drive demand
July 19, 2023
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By Eoin Hughes
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Palm oil freight rates stable to firmer on limited vessel availability
Buying interest from India for June and July-September volumes picks up
May 31, 2023
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By Regina Koh
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Draft increase in Danube Black Sea canal raises hopes of improved Ukrainian logistics
New changes to draft permissions could allow part of the cargo fleet to go directly to the Black Sea through the Bystre canal
February 20, 2023
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Drastic freight rate fall in Ukraine’s deep sea ports brings no relief for grain trade
Inspection delays along the grain corridor and ongoing uncertainty related to the agreement continue to make trade difficult
December 9, 2022
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By Masha Belikova
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US trucking and shipping struggles remain rampant as rates fall
The fourth quarter of 2022 is proving to be a tumultuous time for the trucking and shipping industry
November 11, 2022
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By Megan Workman
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Natural flake graphite market still affected by supply chain issues
The natural flake graphite market continued to face availability issues because of uncertainties created by factors such as China’s anti-pollution efforts, Covid-19 outbreaks and global logistics disruptions
April 1, 2022
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By Jon Stibbs, Sybil Pan
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Has improved demand caused China’s cobalt sulfate price to hit a three-year high?
China’s cobalt sulfate prices surged to a three-year high, supported by increasing downstream demand and tight upstream cobalt hydroxide supply
February 17, 2022
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By Carrie Shi
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