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BDI breaks higher as Capes lead the charge

The dry bulk market surged on Friday, July 25, led by Capes with a nearly 25% rise, pushing the BDI up by 205 points, while smaller vessel categories showed mixed performance

Red and black dry bulk cargo ship named “NICHOLAS STANFORD” sailing at sea under clear blue sky

New rise in Capes, stability in other sizes

The dry bulk market showed mixed trends during the week ending May 16, 2025, with Capesizing vessels surging nearly 20% while smaller vessel categories experienced minor fluctuations

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Corrections for the dry bulk cargo market

The dry bulk cargo market witnessed mixed trends last week, with Capesize vessels resisting declines while smaller sizes faced single-digit losses

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Marginal losses in the dry bulk cargo market

Dry bulk cargo market sees marginal losses as all vessel sizes record single-digit declines. Capes drop 2.3%, Supramaxes fall 5.63%, and Handies decrease by 0.33%, pushing BDI down to 1797 points