Baltic index slides to 4-month low on seasonal lull

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index on Monday extended its losing run to a four-month trough as rates declined on seasonal demand weakness even as Red Sea disruptions kept market participants on edge. The overall index, which factors in rates for...
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Cargo contamination can cost you dearly.

Be aware: Costly liquid cargo contamination can arise when the last cargo onboard is coconut oil, palm oil, or other edible oils. Gard has handled several liquid cargo contamination claims arising from previous cargo residues. These claims can be significant, not only...
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Daring to question the markets’ rate expectations.

Daring to question the markets’ rate expectations.
Call us daredevils. The new year started with the global economy’s same old problems: high geopolitical uncertainty, the still-unfolding impact of aggressive monetary tightening, fiscal policy in many jurisdictions gradually becoming more restrictive, and a long list...
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