The dry bulk market recorded mixed performance during the week that ended on February 20, 2026, as Chinese New Year celebrations muted activity and led to moderate rate fluctuations across vessel segments
The dry bulk market gained broad-based momentum in the week ended February 13, 2026, with all vessel classes posting firm advances ahead of the Lunar New Year, led by Capesize strength across Pacific and Atlantic routes
The dry bulk market corrected sharply after a three-week rally, led by Capesize losses, according to data from the week that closed on 6 February 2026
After six weeks of pressure, the dry bulk market shows tangible recovery, based on data from the week ending 23 January 2026, led by Capesize strength and improving sentiment across vessel segments
The dry bulk market extended its losses during the week ending 16 January 2026, with overall declines despite divergent performance across vessel segments and selective rate resilience
Dry bulk freight markets started the year under sustained pressure, with earnings sliding across all vessel classes, based on data from the week that closed on January 9, 2026, highlighting fragile sentiment and muted demand
The dry bulk market softened across all segments during the week that closed on 12 December 2025, with Capesize vessels leading the decline and momentum easing basin-wide
Capesizes lead the dry bulk market into higher waters in the week ending December 5, 2025, with strong gains and shifting dynamics across all vessel segments
The dry bulk market closed the week ending Friday, 14 November, in a state of cautious stability, posting mild gains across most vessel sizes while awaiting a decisive push to shift momentum
During the week ending Friday, October 31, the dry bulk market maintained stability amid moderate fluctuations. While Capesizes advanced, other vessel classes faced mild corrections, underscoring a resilient yet cautious market equilibrium