日本海事新聞ニュース Japan Maritime Daily Apr 22, 2026 (Wed)

Baltic Weekly Report: Capesize Rates Surge by $6,000 as Mideast Tensions Propel VLCC Earnings to $474,000 per Day

Trend in the BDI (Baltic Dry Index, 1985=1000)

　■ Capesize 　The market remained firm during the week. 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