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WPI Grain Transportation Report

Dry-bulk markets were softer last week with Capesize markets seeing weaker interest from East Australia and other Pacific locales. Traders are describing spot tonnage in the Pacific as “abundant”, a mentality that is pressuring rates. Similarly, demand for C3 ex Brazil and West Africa was also lighter with buyers shifting their focus out to mid-January dates.  Panamax markets were weaker with the Pacific again leading the declines. Prompt tonnage lists are growing and buyers are increasingly cautious with bidding, which is creating a much weaker environment. The Atlantic markets saw slightly better support with demand for North Atlantic shipments in particular seeing firmer rates. North Atlantic markets saw support from tig...

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