Return from the Orthodox Christian Easter holidays with an upward trend
The dry bulk market rebounded strongly after Orthodox Easter, with gains across all vessel sizes, based on data from the week that closed on April 17, 2026
Handysize & Ultramax freight markets: holding steady through the holiday lull as new currents begin to form
Freight markets for Handysize and Ultramax vessels held steady during the holiday lull, with data reflecting the week ending April 2, 2026, as shifting supply-demand dynamics begin shaping near-term direction
Dry bulk pulse: calm seas, hidden currents – rates shift across oceans
Dry bulk markets remained largely stable in the week ending April 2, 2026, with modest gains across most vessel segments and regional divergences shaping a cautiously balanced global freight environment
Navigating global currents: Ultramax & Handy markets in motion
Dry bulk markets show cautious signals as the week ending 27 March 2026 reveals soft conditions, positional trading, and early signs of a potential seasonal rebound across Ultramax and Handy segments
Dry bulk market holds steady on a waiting course
The dry bulk market remained steady during the week ending March 27, 2026, with minor rate fluctuations across segments and cautious sentiment among charterers and owners
Ultramax & Handysize global market review: fragmented equilibrium across regional dry bulk trade
Global dry bulk markets remain fragmented and directionless, as regional imbalances dominate trading patterns during the week ending 20 March 2026, with owners and charterers navigating short-term volatility and localized equilibrium shifts
Shifting currents: Ultramax and Handysize markets grapple with volatility across Atlantic & Pacific trades
Dry bulk markets for Ultramax and Handysize vessels showed mixed signals during the week ending 13 March 2026, as bunker volatility, geopolitical tensions, and rising tonnage supply shaped trading patterns across Atlantic and Pacific routes
Capes rally keeps dry bulk market afloat as BDI edges higher
The dry bulk market moved largely sideways during the week that ended on March 13, 2026, as strong Capesize gains offset declines across smaller vessel segments, allowing the Baltic Dry Index to post a modest increase
Navigating turbulence: Ultramax & Handysize markets in a volatile global shipping landscape
Global dry bulk markets faced rising volatility in the week ending 6 March 2026, as fuel shortages, Middle East tensions, and shifting cargo flows reshaped freight dynamics for Ultramax and Handysize vessels
Dry bulk weathers the storm: Atlantic, China and Australia keep the market on course
Despite escalating geopolitical tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the dry bulk market showed resilience during the week ending March 6, 2026, with smaller bulkers supporting freight levels while Capesize earnings declined