In the week ending 18 September 2026, Ultramax and Handysize markets found firmer bearings, as Atlantic momentum, tightening prompt tonnage and selective Pacific strength shifted negotiating leverage towards owners
In its Weekly Market Report & Outlook for the week ending 4 September 2026, Ultramax and Handysize markets firmed as tightening tonnage and stronger demand increasingly shifted leverage towards owners
Handysize and Ultramax markets remain fragmented across key basins, with charterers retaining leverage and owners testing freight floors, according to market data from the week that ended on 7 August 2026
The week ending 31 July 2026 confirmed that Handysize and Ultramax markets are entering August under freight pressure, with geopolitical risks, seasonal cargo patterns and vessel positioning shaping commercial decisions across every major trading basin
Drawing on data from the week ending 24 July 2026, the global Ultramax and Handysize markets navigated softer Atlantic conditions, resilient regional pockets and persistent geopolitical risks that continued shaping freight sentiment and commercial strategy
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
Drawing on market data from the week ending 19 June 2026, the dry bulk market revealed a familiar pattern: Atlantic strength continued to outpace Pacific softness, keeping overall sentiment moderately bullish
As competition in the Indo-Pacific intensifies, maritime security, trade routes and China’s growing influence are pushing India steadily closer to the United States
Based on market data from the week ending 5 June 2026, tightening vessel supply, rebuilding cargo demand and resilient freight levels suggest that Ultramax and Handysize markets may be closer to a turning point than headline activity implies
The Kyaukphyu Deep-Sea Port, a key Belt and Road project, grants China direct Indian Ocean access beyond the Malacca Strait—promising strategic advantage yet entangled in Myanmar’s instability and Beijing’s far-reaching geopolitical ambitions