The SeaNation team presents data from Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Inc., showing a sharp summer contraction in Black Sea dry bulk trade as geopolitical disruption increasingly compounds seasonal weakness across Russia and Ukraine
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
During the week ending 15 May 2026, Ultramax and Handysize markets revealed widening regional imbalances as positioning, grain flows and tightening tonnage steadily reshaped global freight dynamics