Market Commentary30 Oct 2026
Capesize rally extends as Simandou volumes reshape Atlantic tonne-miles
West Africa bauxite and new iron ore flows are tightening Atlantic Capesize supply into Q4.
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BDI1,842+2.3%
BCI2,611+4.1%
BPI1,594-0.8%
BDTI1,087+1.2%
BLPG74.5-1.6%
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