In the week ending 18 September 2026, Ultramax and Handysize markets found firmer bearings, as Atlantic momentum, tightening prompt tonnage and selective Pacific strength shifted negotiating leverage towards owners
Dry bulk markets entered September with renewed momentum, as the week ending September 4, 2026, brought stronger rates across key basins, supported by tightening tonnage availability and resilient cargo demand
Handysize and Ultramax markets remain fragmented across key basins, with charterers retaining leverage and owners testing freight floors, according to market data from the week that ended on 7 August 2026
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 data from the week ending 24 July 2026, the global Ultramax and Handysize markets navigated softer Atlantic conditions, resilient regional pockets and persistent geopolitical risks that continued shaping freight sentiment and commercial strategy
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 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