Drawing on market data from the week ending 12 June 2026, the structural tightening driving Ultramax & Handysize freight markets higher is becoming increasingly visible as shrinking vessel availability and resilient cargo demand continue to strengthen owners’ negotiating power across key global trading basins
During the week ending 22 May 2026, the dry bulk market entered corrective territory, with Panamaxes leading losses while Capes, Ultramaxes and Handies recorded softer and uneven adjustments
Freight did not negotiate during the week ending May 8, 2026. It imposed terms, exposed weakness, and rewarded those who understood that dry bulk psychology now moves faster than fundamentals
Freight markets show selective resilience and disciplined consolidation across basins in the week that closed on 27 February 2026, with Ultramax and Handysize segments defending gains rather than extending them
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
Global Ultramax and Handysize markets navigated mixed momentum during the week ending February 20, 2026, as regional corrections, seasonal slowdowns, and shifting tonnage balances shaped freight rate direction across key Atlantic and Pacific basins
Weekly market report & predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors (1st August 2025) reveals a dynamic landscape shaped by regional imbalances, seasonal shifts, and evolving freight opportunities across the global dry bulk trade
The Weekly Market Report & Predictions – Handy and Ultramax Sectors, 6th June 2025 highlights a shifting global freight landscape marked by tightening supply in ECSA and ongoing stagnation across several key regions
The European shipping industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digitalization and decarbonization. ECSA Secretary General Sotiris Raptis discusses challenges, opportunities, and the role of EU policies in shaping this future
European shipowners welcome the call by Member States on the need for a European maritime industrial strategy that supports the competitiveness of the maritime sector