Shipbrokers Simpson, Spence and Young's Pacific Capesize Index rose 37 points to 3,287 in the week ending Sept. 27. "Cargoes uncovered for October helped to steady rates and even saw a slight improvement in places, which led to a modest 37 point gain in this week's index," SS&Y reported.
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