What would usually be one of the strongest times of the year for capesize bulkers continues to disappoint as average spot rates fell by 8% on Wednesday.

Baltic Exchange panellists cut a huge $1,833 from their assessment of the average capesize spot rate, weighted across five key benchmarks.

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This put the basket assessment at $21,161 per day on Wednesday, the lowest level since mid-August.