A week of mild corrections across the dry bulk market
During the week ending 22 May 2026, the dry bulk market entered corrective territory, with Panamaxes leading losses while Capes, Ultramaxes and Handies recorded softer and uneven adjustments
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The freight equation: how Ultramax & Handysize markets are reshaping globally
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
Ultramax & Handy markets at a strategic crossroads: Atlantic strength reshapes the playing field ahead of the seasonal pause
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
COSCO boosts European logistics network
COSCO Shipping expands in Northern Europe, acquiring stakes in hinterland logistics to strengthen supply-chain resilience, integrate port networks, and offer shippers predictability amid congestion, capacity constraints, and geopolitical uncertainty
Piraeus at the crossroads: U.S.–China power balance in the Mediterranean
COSCO’s dominant presence in Piraeus underscores the growing U.S.–China competition, placing Greece at the center of a strategic struggle over port control, trade routes, and geopolitical influence in the Mediterranean
Lion out of necessity: Shay Gal on Türkiye, Houthis, and Mediterranean deterrence
Israeli strategic advisor Shay Gal, an expert in crisis management and defense, exposes the hidden tensions of the Mediterranean. From Türkiye’s proxy maneuvers to Houthi threats, he maps deterrence and survival
Dry bulk crossroads: Handy & Ultramax markets signal shifting tides
Weekly market report & predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors (1st August 2025) reveals a dynamic landscape shaped by regional imbalances, seasonal shifts, and evolving freight opportunities across the global dry bulk trade
Rates & routes: Handy–Ultramax watch
The Weekly Market Report & Predictions – Handy and Ultramax Sectors, 6th June 2025 highlights a shifting global freight landscape marked by tightening supply in ECSA and ongoing stagnation across several key regions
Irregular migration in the Mediterranean: Challenges, policies, and the human cost
The current situation regarding the management of irregular migration in the Mediterranean Sea: Political trends, operational challenges, and diplomatic bottlenecks
Stable Mediterranean freight market, Middle East sees optimistic signs
Freight rates stay steady in the Mediterranean, with Western routes outperforming. The Middle East Gulf and India show early signs of recovery, driven by new cargoes