BDI breaks higher as Capes lead the charge
The dry bulk market surged on Friday, July 25, led by Capes with a nearly 25% rise, pushing the BDI up by 205 points, while smaller vessel categories showed mixed performance
Impressive rise for Capes
The dry bulk cargo market surged last week, with Capes posting a remarkable 46.56% rise in profitability. All vessel sizes recorded gains, reflecting heightened demand and strong activity in major shipping routes
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Capes dropped BDI
The dry bulk market fell as Capesize rates plunged, while Kamsarmax, Ultramax, and Handy segments recorded weekly gains, partially offsetting the overall decline
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Large sizes pulled the freight market up
The dry bulk market posted a strong performance last week, with Capes and Kamsarmaxes achieving double-digit gains while smaller sizes remained flat compared to the previous week