Commodities

on 1 September 2025 at 12:43 pm

LNG traders on Sept. 1 were assessing the implications for trade flows after the Arctic Mulan, a sanctioned Russian LNG carrier, discharged a cargo at

on 1 September 2025 at 9:38 am

Yemen-based Houthi militants attacked a tanker managed by Israeli shipping magnate Idan Ofer in the northern Red Sea, the Iran-backed rebel group said

by hellenicshippingnews… on 31 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Capesize The Capesize market delivered a mixed yet broadly steady performance this week, with underlying demand offering support despite some midweek pressure on rates. The Pacific started strongly, driven by strong miner activity and firmer C5 fixtures that helped absorb tonnage. However, momentum faded midweek, with C5 values easing despite continued miner and operator presence, …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 31 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

China’s soybean importers are boosting purchases from Argentina and Uruguay over the next year to fill the supply gap left by the absence of U.S. shipments as the trade war drags on between Washington and Beijing, according to two trade sources. Chinese processors may buy up to 10 million metric tons of soybeans from the …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 31 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Southeast Asian nations are set to reshape global grains and oilseed trade flows through U.S. trade deals that include raising agriculture purchases, with increased American shipments displacing Australian, Canadian and Russian supply. While Indonesia and Bangladesh have already agreed to increased buying as part of agreements that set lowered tariffs on their exports to the …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 29 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, edged up on Friday due to higher rates in capesize and supramax vessel segments. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, rose 8 points, or 0.4%, to 2,025 points, logging a weekly gain …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 29 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The bulk carrier sector is being reshaped by a combination of stringent new regulations and digital innovation. But these changes are not just about compliance; they are about enhancing safety, efficiency, and operational excellence, according to Morten Løvstad, DNV vice president and business director for bulk carriers. The developments are reformatting ship design and operations, …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 29 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Friday, but were set for a weekly gain, supported by steady demand from top consumer China and falling inventories. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) TIO1! closed daytime trade 0.77% higher at 787.5 yuan ($110.10) a metric ton, with a …

on 29 August 2025 at 5:38 pm

The Bunker Industry Association of South Africa on Aug. 29 voiced concerns about new environmental regulations governing offshore ship-to-ship

on 29 August 2025 at 3:32 pm

An incident that occurred during tanker loading has caused an oil spill and taken one of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s offshore loading buoys

by hellenicshippingnews… on 29 August 2025 at 12:00 pm

Today, Friday, August  29 2025, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 08 points, reaching 2025 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry …

on 29 August 2025 at 10:18 am

An uptick in crude demand amid rising pressure on the pool of compliant tankers will support crude tanker freight rates through the remainder of 2025,

by hellenicshippingnews… on 28 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Thursday due to weaker capesize rates. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, slipped 29 points, or 1.4%, to 2,017 points. The capesize index was down 105 points, or 3.5%, at …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 28 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Exports volumes of major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, or grains, remained flat m/m in July but edged 2% higher than the same period last year. Iron ore and grain exports drove this, as coal exports fell in July, continuing the weak performance of the commodity for much of 2025 so far. A …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 28 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Prices of iron ore futures hit a two-week high on Thursday, bolstered by China’s push to lower steel output as it tackles overcapacity. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) ended up 1.74% at 790.5 yuan ($110.51) a metric ton, the highest since August 14. The contract has risen 1.5% …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 28 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

China has placed curbs on coal production following an unexpected supply increase in the first half of the year that weighed on prices, according to an official of a major mining firm and analysts. China’s output in July dipped to the lowest level in over a year. It had risen more than 5% year-on-year in …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 28 August 2025 at 12:00 pm

Today, Thursday, August 28 2025, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 29 points, reaching 2017 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 27 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for a third successive session on Wednesday, as gains in the panamax and supramax segments countered a decline in capesize rates. The main index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, added 5 points, or …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 27 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

This report is part of the S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Metals Trade Review series, where we dig through datasets and digest some of the key trends in iron ore, metallurgical coal, copper, alumina, cobalt, lithium, nickel and steel and scrap. We also explore what the next few months could bring, from supply and demand shifts …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 27 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Iron ore prices dropped on Wednesday for a second consecutive session, as rising supply outweighed strong short-term demand for the steelmaking ingredient. The most-traded January iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) TIO1! closed daytime trade 0.64% lower at 777.5 yuan ($108.70) a metric ton. The benchmark September iron ore (SZZFU5) on the …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 27 August 2025 at 1:00 pm

Today, Wednesday, August  27 2025, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 05 points, reaching 2046 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 26 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to an over one-week high on Tuesday, supported by higher rates across all vessel segments. The main BDI index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, added 97 points, or 5%, to 2,041 points, highest …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 26 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

The dry bulk market continues to enjoy the fair summer weather, despite some softening of vessel benchmarks from late July peaks. As of mid-August, gearless Baltic benchmarks have retreated, while geared segments remain supported at elevated levels, a change reflected in the Baltic Exchange Dry Index (BDI), which has averaged 2,008 points over the first …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 26 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

“Russian and Ukrainian grain shipments are estimated to have plunged 49% combined y/y between January and August 2025. Both countries had a smaller export surplus following weaker grain harvests in the second half of 2024. Overall, the combined production from both countries was 10% below pre-war levels,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analysis Manager at BIMCO. …

by hellenicshippingnews… on 26 August 2025 at 9:00 pm

Pilbara Ports delivered a total monthly throughput of 64.4 million tonnes (Mt) for July 2025. This throughput is an eight per cent increase compared to July 2024. The Port of Port Hedland achieved a monthly throughput of 46.9Mt, of which 46.6Mt was iron ore exports. This was a seven per cent increase to total throughput …