Bulk port congestion drives up capesize spot rates

by Liz McCarthy - Lloyd's List — last modified Nov 06, 2009 10:54 AM

Port congestion and declining availability of capesize bulk carriers on the spot market are expected to drive up rates further next month.

Heading north: Capesize rates climbing as vessel availability becomes an issue (Photo: Southern Cross Maritime)

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