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Capesizes lead the dry bulk market into higher waters in the week ending December 5, 2025, with strong gains and shifting dynamics across all vessel segments
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Market insights for the Handysize and Ultramax sectors based on the week closing 28 November 2025, highlighting regional dynamics, tonnage balance, and shifting cargo flows ahead of December
Dry bulk sentiment strengthened sharply during the week ending 28 November 2025 as Capesizes led a broad market rally, driving the Baltic Dry Index higher and lifting rates across all major vessel segments
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Drawing on data from the week ending 21 November 2025, this report captures the steady yet subtly shifting dynamics in the Handy and Ultramax markets, where regional micro-currents shaped sentiment and strategy