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China’s Nov. iron ore imports hit highest in 16 months

China’s iron ore imports rose 14.6% in November from a month earlier to hit their highest since July 2020, customs data showed on Tuesday,...

Vale cuts top of forecast 2021 iron ore production range

Brazilian miner Vale SA lowered the ceiling for its 2021 iron ore production outlook to 320 million tonnes from a previous estimate of 335...

Dalian iron ore hits 3-week peak on China demand optimism

Iron ore stretched a rally into a fifth straight session on Thursday, with the benchmark Dalian contract scaling a three-week high while spot prices...

Premium iron ore’s outperformance is a bearish signal

Spot iron ore prices are now lower than the depths plumbed during the early part of the global coronavirus pandemic last year, and market...

Dalian iron ore hits 1-year low

Dalian iron ore futures hit a one-year low on Wednesday as demand worries intensified due to China’s curbs on its steel output and a...

Iron ore rebounds but struggles below $100/T on weak China demand

Iron ore futures eked out gains in volatile trade on Monday following a string of losses, but benchmark prices struggled under $100 a tonne...

China’s Oct iron ore imports slip for 2nd month on easing demand

China’s iron ore imports fell 4.2% in October for a second straight month of decline, customs data showed on Sunday, as steel output curbs...

China To Grant Port Clearance To Stranded Australian Coals

Chinese steel mills in various parts of the country have received verbal notices from regional customs for port clearance of stranded Australian coals, several...

Fortescue Posts Record Q1 Iron Ore Shipments, Costs In-Line

Fortescue Metals Group said on Thursday iron ore shipments rose 3% to a record level in the first quarter, as the world’s no.4 miner...

Iron Ore Arrivals At Chinese Ports Rise w-o-w

According to data tracked by SMM, 92 ships arrived at domestic main ports from October 18-24. Arrivals of cargoes are estimated to stand at...

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Piraeus Chamber of Commerce: More value created by shipping to flow into the city’s economy

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