Dry bulk - 24 October 2016

South32 3Q16 alumina production was level with the previous quarter, according to its latest quarterly report, but down 5% on 3Q15.

Vale’s 3Q16 iron ore and pellet shipments from Brazil and Argentine were up on the previous quarter and on 3Q15.

Port of Antwerp reported its freight volume was up 3.3% for the first nine months of 2016 but dry bulk volumes continue to decline.

Global crude steel production from the countries reporting to the World Steel Association was up 2%, as China registered growth of 3.9%.