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The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, down about 2.1% to 3,113 points and its weakest since 27 August, with capesize rates declining by 3.4%, sources report.
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The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, down about 2.1% to 3,113 points and its weakest since 27 August, with capesize rates declining by 3.4%, sources report.
Sources report that US dry bulk volumes to China rose 104% year on year in the first three quarters of 2026, propelled by a 176% increase in grain shipments after tariffs were reduced in November 2025.
The Department for Transport has issued a formal list of liquid explosive detection systems it approves for aviation security, published on 30 September 2026.
A report in reports says decarbonisation, digitalisation and Asia’s growing sway are changing shipping, but that human capability remains decisive as WISTA meets in Kuala Lumpur in 2026.
An industry review by reports shows improvements in emissions intensity, but a sluggish transition to low-carbon bunker fuels is preventing falls in total greenhouse gas output.
reports on 30 September 2026 reported that weekly commentary from cash buyer Best Oasis signalled a downturn in the ship recycling market, with Indian levels retreating from recent highs.
IMarEST will present a new approach to technical and policy engagement at an inaugural Technical Forum on 15 October 2026 at HR Wallingford in Oxfordshire, delivered in partnership with HR Wallingford.
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