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Nov

Baltic index rises as capesize segment logs gains

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose on Friday, supported by a strong rise in the capesize vessel segment. The index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, gained 93 points to 1,785 points. The capesize index rose by 293 points to 3,229 points. Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, …