Atlantic Ultramax and Handy markets display structural strength, reshaping global freight dynamics during the week ending 13 February 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year and Ramadan seasonal pauses
This weekly dry-bulk analysis, based on data from the week ending 5 December 2025, highlights the divergence between a strengthening Atlantic and a softening Pacific across the Handy and Ultramax markets
Confidence is quietly resurfacing in the dry bulk market as Supramax and Ultramax segments gain traction across key Atlantic basins, signaling a gentle yet meaningful shift toward recovery after months of inertia
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