The week ending 31 July 2026 confirmed that Handysize and Ultramax markets are entering August under freight pressure, with geopolitical risks, seasonal cargo patterns and vessel positioning shaping commercial decisions across every major trading basin
Drawing on market data from the week ending July 31, 2026, the dry bulk market remained largely range-bound, with larger vessel classes posting marginal gains while smaller segments continued to struggle under weak demand
Drawing on market data from the week ending July 24, 2026, the dry bulk market remained largely range-bound, with Capesizes outperforming while Kamsarmaxes recorded the sharpest weekly decline
Based on market data available at the close of 17 July 2026, the Ultramax and Handysize dry bulk markets closed the week on a balanced footing, with improving cargo flows in Asia and South Africa offsetting weakening Atlantic sentiment and… Read More »Ultramax & Handysize markets navigate a summer crosscurrent as regional strength offsets Atlantic pressure
The Handy and Ultramax markets delivered an increasingly selective regional picture during the week ending 10 July 2026, with Atlantic resilience contrasting Asian caution as freight fundamentals, vessel positioning and geopolitical risks continued shaping sentiment
The dry bulk market strengthened during the week ending 10 July 2026, as Capesize earnings surged across both Atlantic and Pacific basins, while the remaining vessel segments posted more measured performances across the world’s major trading regions
The dry bulk orderbook expanded sharply during the first half of 2026, with Greek owners leading newbuilding activity as contracting accelerated, deliveries increased, and sale and purchase markets remained active across both dry bulk and tanker sectors
Drawing on market data from the week ending 3 July 2026, this analysis examines how disciplined vessel supply continues to support Atlantic freight markets while Pacific conditions gradually soften as regional dynamics increasingly shape earnings
The dry bulk freight market ended the week closing on July 3, 2026, with stronger momentum in larger vessel segments as geopolitical developments and improving cargo demand lifted overall market sentiment
Drawing on market data from the week ending 19 June 2026, the dry bulk market revealed a familiar pattern: Atlantic strength continued to outpace Pacific softness, keeping overall sentiment moderately bullish