A practical reference hub for bulk shipping: chartering & hire rates, commodity demand, availability by zones, and rules & compliance.
For reference only — not investment advice.
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Includes key indices, common vessel classes, and typical market terminology.
A practical checklist for TC/VC discussions and port call considerations.
Iron ore, coal, grain, steel products and how cargo affects freight demand.
Baltic Exchange — official source for Baltic indices and market information.
Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) — freight benchmark (reference).
Clarksons — research, rates, asset values (paid/portal).
SSY (Simpson Spence Young) — bulk market commentary (broker).
Drewry — shipping research and outlook.
S&P Global Commodity Insights — iron ore, coal, grain, steel (pricing / analysis).
Fastmarkets — steel & metals pricing (steel coils/products).
MarineTraffic — vessel tracking by region/zone.
VesselsValue — market intelligence and fleet data (paid).
IMO — international maritime regulations.
BIMCO — charter party clauses and contract guidance.
RightShip — bulk vessel vetting and ESG.
Exact hire rates by cargo type and geographic zone are typically distributed via broker reports and paid data services. This page focuses on verified official sources and practical reference links used in real operations.
