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In a strategic move, Rio Tinto has successfully finalized a new trip charter for transporting a substantial 170,000 tons of ore from Dampier, Australia, to Qingdao, China. This operation is set to take place between January 9 and January 11, with a freight rate of $6.45 per ton, free in and out (fio). The charter will also involve a discharge capacity of 30,000 tons per shipment, further enhancing logistical efficiency in this significant trade route.

In a recent development, Cargill has finalized a new charter agreement for the transportation of 170,000 tonnes of ore. The shipment will set sail from West Australia, destined for Qingdao, with a fixed rate of $5.00 per tonne on a freight, insurance, and other charges (FIO) basis. The loading will take place using scale load methods, and the contract specifies a discharge rate of 30,000 tonnes at the destination. This spot charter illustrates the ongoing demand for ore transportation in the maritime market.