The dry bulk cargo market saw an upward trend last week, driven by Capes, which recorded a remarkable 33.23% increase. Conversely, Panamaxes and Ultramaxes experienced declines, while Handies remained positive. The BDI closed at 1,400 credits
The dry bulk cargo market closed February with significant gains, mainly driven by the impressive rise in the Capesize sector. The BDI surged as Capes doubled, while other vessel sizes showed mixed trends
Analysis and predictions for the Handysize and Ultramax markets for the week starting on 17th February 2025, with an overview of key regions, trends, and developments in the dry bulk sector
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After four weeks of decline, the dry bulk cargo market rebounded, led by Panamaxes (+30%). Smaller sizes followed, while Capes saw marginal losses. These forecasts apply to the week starting February 10, 2025