1767-Jan.-28: Market indicators for the ports of Saint-Marc and Cap-Français showed that freight rates for cotton had reached up to 50 deniers for transport …

1767-Jan.-28: Market indicators for the ports of Saint-Marc and Cap-Français showed that freight rates for cotton had reached up to 50 deniers for transport to France. Shipping costs for coffee were listed between 12 and 18 deniers, while indigo transport ranged from 20 to 36 deniers. These standardized rates were essential for colonial merchants and enslavers to calculate the overhead of exporting agricultural products to European markets. The data reflects the logistical costs associated with maintaining the island’s role as a global producer of luxury commodities.