Dry bulk markets remained largely stable in the week ending April 2, 2026, with modest gains across most vessel segments and regional divergences shaping a cautiously balanced global freight environment
The dry bulk market remained steady during the week ending March 27, 2026, with minor rate fluctuations across segments and cautious sentiment among charterers and owners
Between 15 and 21 March 2026, global shipping faced its most compressed week of crisis and calculation — war insurance at 5%, a collapsed record fixture, a proxy fight, and Trump walking away from Hormuz
Between 8 and 14 March 2026, the tanker market set confirmed all-time rate records, Greek-owned ships took direct hits in two separate war zones, and the IEA launched its largest-ever emergency oil release
The dry bulk market recorded mixed performance during the week that ended on February 20, 2026, as Chinese New Year celebrations muted activity and led to moderate rate fluctuations across vessel segments
The dry bulk market extended its losses during the week ending 16 January 2026, with overall declines despite divergent performance across vessel segments and selective rate resilience
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
The colossal $1 trillion Chinese trade surplus has exposed the structural rot at the heart of the continent, plunging German industry into free fall and forcing a desperate political re-evaluation of Europe’s economic future. The European industrial crisis is here
During the week ending Friday, October 24, the dry bulk market saw mild corrections, with Kamsarmaxes outperforming while Capes, Ultramaxes, and Handies eased slightly amid balanced yet shifting global dynamics
During the week ending Friday, September 26, the dry bulk cargo market moved unevenly, with Capes and Handies gaining, while Panamaxes and Supramaxes declined