Weekly dispatch for the Handy and Ultramax sectors ending 26 September 2025: regional fundamentals, ASBA impact, and forecasts shaping the coming weeks for Atlantic, European, and Asian dry bulk markets
During the week ending Friday, September 26, the dry bulk cargo market moved unevenly, with Capes and Handies gaining, while Panamaxes and Supramaxes declined
Container shipping rates have collapsed to December 2023 levels, erasing two years of crisis-driven gains as carriers face mounting overcapacity, tariff pressures, and a record orderbook threatening further market deterioration
Covering the week ending September 19, 2025, this analysis reviews global shipping dynamics and offers forecasts for the coming weeks, highlighting strengths in the U.S. Gulf and ECSA, and challenges in SE Asia
During the week ending Friday, September 19, the dry bulk cargo market recorded marginal rises overall, led by double-digit gains in Capes, while other vessel segments showed mixed and subdued movements
This report analyzes the Handysize and Ultramax sectors for the week of 15 September 2025, outlining market trends, shifting dynamics, and key regional movements impacting short-term strategy
The dry bulk cargo market showed a sharp uptrend during the week ending Friday, September 12, with significant gains across all vessel categories, led by Panamaxes
For the week starting September 8, 2025, the Handysize and Ultramax sectors revealed contrasting regional dynamics, with muted tones in Asia and the Mediterranean, and firmer momentum across ECSA, Northern Europe, and the U.S. Gulf
During the week ending September 5, the dry bulk market showed contrasting dynamics, as Capes lost ground while Kamsarmaxes, Ultramaxes, and Handies enjoyed double-digit growth compared to early August
This weekly shipping report (August 9, 2025) explores trends and forecasts in the Handysize and Ultramax dry bulk sectors, highlighting regional shifts, freight dynamics, and market sentiment across key global trade routes