Market InsightsBaltic 29 Jul 2026 · Brent & Bunkers 29 Jul 2026 · C3/C5 week of 24 Jul 2026
BDI2,632-1.2%BCI · Capesize4,067-1.8%BPI · Panamax1,995+0.4%BSI · Supramax1,648-1.3%BHSI · Handysize903-0.2%Brent Crude$86.90-4.78VLSFO Singapore$814.50-23.00VLSFO Rotterdam$684.50+6.00VLSFO Piraeus$821.00+0.50VLSFO Fujairah$787.00-31.00MDO Singapore$1,213.50-18.50MDO Rotterdam$1,256.50+7.00MDO Fujairah$1,353.50-58.50C3 · Capesize Atlantic$34.68/mtwk closeC5 · Capesize Pacific$12.86/mtwk close
BDI2,632-1.2%BCI · Capesize4,067-1.8%BPI · Panamax1,995+0.4%BSI · Supramax1,648-1.3%BHSI · Handysize903-0.2%Brent Crude$86.90-4.78VLSFO Singapore$814.50-23.00VLSFO Rotterdam$684.50+6.00VLSFO Piraeus$821.00+0.50VLSFO Fujairah$787.00-31.00MDO Singapore$1,213.50-18.50MDO Rotterdam$1,256.50+7.00MDO Fujairah$1,353.50-58.50C3 · Capesize Atlantic$34.68/mtwk closeC5 · Capesize Pacific$12.86/mtwk close

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