Week 42 showcased a dynamic yet resilient dry bulk market, as Handysize and Ultramax segments maintained stability despite volatile currents and shifting trade patterns across global shipping routes
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
The dry bulk cargo market surged last week, with Capes posting a remarkable 46.56% rise in profitability. All vessel sizes recorded gains, reflecting heightened demand and strong activity in major shipping routes
The dry bulk market posted strong weekly gains, led by a sharp rise in Capesize activity, with double-digit growth across major routes and firm momentum across the Atlantic and Pacific basins
The dry bulk market posted a strong performance last week, with Capes and Kamsarmaxes achieving double-digit gains while smaller sizes remained flat compared to the previous week
The dry bulk cargo market showed minor corrections across all vessel sizes during the week ending on Friday, May 23, with smaller vessels showing gains while the larger ones experienced marginal losses
The dry bulk cargo market declined further last week, with all vessel sizes seeing losses, particularly Capes, which dropped more than 10%