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Chrome Ore Emerges as Dry Bulk's Biggest Grower in 2026
Chrome ore has become dry bulk's fastest-growing trade in 2026, with seaborne volumes up 44% in the first half as South Africa's ferrochrome smelters shut down. China's imports rose 41.5% to 14.05m tonnes, while inventories exceeded 5m tonnes, signalling oversupply.
Aug 13, 2026 1 source