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
Geopolitical shocks register at sea before headlines appear, reshaping freight markets, risk pricing, and leadership priorities as shipping navigates an era of systemic uncertainty and anticipatory decision-making
Drawing on market activity from the week ending 19 December 2025, this report examines the seasonal slowdown across Ultramax, Supramax and Handysize segments as year-end calm replaces late-Q4 momentum
As 2025 draws to a close, dry bulk markets show seasonal softening and shifting balances, based on activity from the week that closed on 12 December 2025, highlighting growing charterer leverage across basins
As Brent Crude surges amid geopolitical turmoil, its impact ripples far beyond oil markets—reshaping freight rates, fleet deployment, and maritime strategy across global shipping lanes
In the week ending Friday, October 17, the dry bulk market surged ahead, led by a powerful Capesize rally and resilient performances across Kamsarmax, Ultramax, and Handysize segments
During the week ending Friday, July 11, the dry bulk cargo market surged across all vessel sizes, with Kamsarmaxes leading gains, followed by Capes, Ultramaxes, and Handies
As global dry bulk trade battles regional imbalances, the Handysize and Ultramax markets show contrasting signals—from firming pockets in the East to lingering oversupply in the West, volatility defines the outlook ahead