Market insights for the Handysize and Ultramax sectors based on the week closing 28 November 2025, highlighting regional dynamics, tonnage balance, and shifting cargo flows ahead of December
Dry bulk sentiment strengthened sharply during the week ending 28 November 2025 as Capesizes led a broad market rally, driving the Baltic Dry Index higher and lifting rates across all major vessel segments
Drawing on data from the week ending 21 November 2025, this report captures the steady yet subtly shifting dynamics in the Handy and Ultramax markets, where regional micro-currents shaped sentiment and strategy
Week 42 showcased a dynamic yet resilient dry bulk market, as Handysize and Ultramax segments maintained stability despite volatile currents and shifting trade patterns across global shipping routes
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
The dry bulk market posted strong weekly gains, led by a sharp rise in Capesize activity, with double-digit growth across major routes and firm momentum across the Atlantic and Pacific basins