Key Takeaways:

Fresh North Atlantic cargoes lifted Capesize hire even as iron ore voyage assessments eased, giving owners the most leverage on transatlantic business. Australian coal helped turn Panamax rates higher, but a sustained Atlantic recovery will require more grain bookings from the Americas. South Atlantic tonnage favors charterers of smaller grain parcels, while limited ballasting toward the U.S. Gulf could tighten Supramax availability later in November. Contract negotiations between ...