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Front-facing bulk carrier sailing across calm open water beneath a vivid blue sky, with enhanced natural colours highlighting the vessel, sea and horizon

Global market pulse for Ultramaxes & Handies: a tale of two markets as Atlantic strength meets Asian caution

13/07/202613/07/2026

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

Red and black Ultramax bulk carrier sailing across open ocean under blue sky with scattered clouds, viewed from aerial perspective

Ultramax & Handy markets at a strategic crossroads: Atlantic strength reshapes the playing field ahead of the seasonal pause

16/02/202620/02/2026

Atlantic Ultramax and Handy markets display structural strength, reshaping global freight dynamics during the week ending 13 February 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year and Ramadan seasonal pauses