Capesize freight rates diverge in Atlantic and Pacific basins

摘要

Capesize freight rates diverged inthe Atlantic and Pacific basins Thursday, risingin the former and falling in the latter amid alack of inquiries.In the Asia Pacific region a long list oftonnage was battling for the few inquiriesavailable, while sentiment was perkier in theAtlantic — especially on the front-haul —spurred on by rising forward freight agreements.