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The recent US-Iran ceasefire optimistically impacts maritime trade, while tanker transactions remain sparse despite robust dry bulk demand, exemplified by rising Kamsarmax values, including USD 32.8 million for the MV 'MONT BLANC HAWK'.
Capesize rates dipped due to weak Atlantic activity, while Supramaxes and Handysizes gained strength from US Gulf demand; coal markets tightened following mining disruptions in China, influencing increased imports in Asia.
Dry bulk rates in the Americas show mixed trends, with WCSA benefiting from increased cargo flows while WCCA faces overcapacity, amidst ongoing Panama Canal congestion and a generally stable market outlook.