Marginal rise for the dry cargo market
During the week ending Friday, September 19, the dry bulk cargo market recorded marginal rises overall, led by double-digit gains in Capes, while other vessel segments showed mixed and subdued movements
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Dry bulk market surges with strong gains across all vessel sizes
The dry bulk cargo market showed a sharp uptrend during the week ending Friday, September 12, with significant gains across all vessel categories, led by Panamaxes
Handysize and Ultramax trends in the second week of September 2025
For the week starting September 8, 2025, the Handysize and Ultramax sectors revealed contrasting regional dynamics, with muted tones in Asia and the Mediterranean, and firmer momentum across ECSA, Northern Europe, and the U.S. Gulf
The dry bulk cargo market entered autumn with vigor
During the week ending September 5, the dry bulk market showed contrasting dynamics, as Capes lost ground while Kamsarmaxes, Ultramaxes, and Handies enjoyed double-digit growth compared to early August
Decks and Deals Weekly #8
Global shipping rates crashed to 20-month lows between August 30 and September 5, while POSCO eyes $5 billion HMM acquisition and Trump threatens tariffs over IMO emissions deal
Decks and Deals Weekly #7
From August 23–29, 2025, maritime markets weathered a perfect storm as freight rates collapsed, regulators detonated bombshells, billion-dollar bets reshaped fleets, and geopolitical flashpoints kept global shipping on the edge
Decks and Deals Weekly #6
Global shipping endured a turbulent week from August 16–22, 2025, as freight rates collapsed, cyber attacks targeted Iranian vessels, and massive newbuilding orders sparked overcapacity fears across maritime markets
Dry bulk market steady with subtle shifts
This dry bulk cargo market report for the week ending August 8, 2025, outlines minimal vessel size changes, moderate BDI growth, and regional rate trends across major shipping routes in both Atlantic and Pacific markets
Decks and Deals Weekly #4
Global shipping faced a turbulent week from August 4–8, as Trump’s India tariffs, escalating Houthi threats, and resilient freight markets collided—testing the industry’s adaptability in a landscape of political theatre, maritime disruption, and security challenges
BDI is in a summer mood
The dry bulk cargo market recorded significant losses across all vessel sizes during the week ending Friday, August 1, with Capes and Panamaxes facing double-digit declines and overall activity slowing globally