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November 16th, 2016 
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), an indicator of the shipping costs for bulk commodities, is at its highest level since August 2015, signaling a market recovery in the sector. The shipping industry has had to sail through tough waters, with overcapacity bringing down shipping rates and sending many companies (most notably Hanjin) into bankruptcy. However,…