Dry bulk market pulls back after rally as Capes lead the correction
The dry bulk market corrected sharply after a three-week rally, led by Capesize losses, according to data from the week that closed on 6 February 2026
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Dry bulk market finds its footing after a prolonged soft patch
After six weeks of pressure, the dry bulk market shows tangible recovery, based on data from the week ending 23 January 2026, led by Capesize strength and improving sentiment across vessel segments
Dry bulk under pressure: A market searching for traction
Dry bulk freight markets started the year under sustained pressure, with earnings sliding across all vessel classes, based on data from the week that closed on January 9, 2026, highlighting fragile sentiment and muted demand
Headwinds on the dry bulk horizon: Reading the market’s subtle signals
The dry bulk market softened across all segments during the week that closed on 12 December 2025, with Capesize vessels leading the decline and momentum easing basin-wide
Capes take the helm as the dry bulk market powers ahead
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
Capes ignite a broad market rally as dry bulk sentiment strengthens
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
Capes hoist the sails: The dry bulk market catches the wind again
During the week ending Friday, November 7, the dry bulk market regained momentum as Capesize vessels led a powerful rebound, driving the Baltic Dry Index higher and signaling renewed optimism across global shipping routes
Steady as she goes: The dry bulk market holds its course through shifting tides
During the week ending Friday, October 31, the dry bulk market maintained stability amid moderate fluctuations. While Capesizes advanced, other vessel classes faced mild corrections, underscoring a resilient yet cautious market equilibrium
Decks and Deals Weekly #15
In the week of 19–25 October 2025, the global shipping market defied logic: tankers roared, containers sank, and Trump’s port fees drew $74 million in pain. Greek owners, meanwhile, raised a glass to the IMO’s latest postponement
Capes command the waves: Dry bulk market gains momentum in mid-October rally
In the week ending Friday, October 17, the dry bulk market surged ahead, led by a powerful Capesize rally and resilient performances across Kamsarmax, Ultramax, and Handysize segments
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