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The rise of Capes brought an increase in the BDI

The dry bulk cargo market saw an upward trend last week, driven by Capes, which recorded a remarkable 33.23% increase. Conversely, Panamaxes and Ultramaxes experienced declines, while Handies remained positive. The BDI closed at 1,400 credits

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February ends with a strong surge in Capes

The dry bulk cargo market closed February with significant gains, mainly driven by the impressive rise in the Capesize sector. The BDI surged as Capes doubled, while other vessel sizes showed mixed trends

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Dry bulk cargo market finally on the rise

The dry bulk cargo market saw a remarkable rally last week, with all vessel sizes posting double-digit gains. Capes led the surge, climbing by 38.37%, while Kamsarmaxes, Ultramaxes, and Handies also registered significant increases

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A glimpse into a dynamic shipping landscape

Analysis and predictions for the Handysize and Ultramax markets for the week starting on 17th February 2025, with an overview of key regions, trends, and developments in the dry bulk sector

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Corrections for the dry bulk cargo market

The dry bulk cargo market witnessed mixed trends last week, with Capesize vessels resisting declines while smaller sizes faced single-digit losses