Dry bulk changes hands: 496 deals reshape the S&P market
The SeaNation team presents Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Inc. data showing dry bulk S&P activity accelerating in 2026, with 496 vessels changing hands during the first seven months
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Red Sea risks rise as ship sale and purchase activity strengthens
Saudi Arabia successfully reduced its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, but rising Red Sea security threats are creating new vulnerabilities for energy exports, global shipping, freight markets and international supply chains
Whispers beneath the wake: the dry-cargo Ultramax & Handysize chronicles
Drawing on data from the week ending 24 July 2026, the global Ultramax and Handysize markets navigated softer Atlantic conditions, resilient regional pockets and persistent geopolitical risks that continued shaping freight sentiment and commercial strategy
The dry bulk rally is no longer just about iron ore
Stronger freight earnings, diversified commodity demand and rising vessel utilisation have pushed dry bulk asset values sharply higher, reinforcing buyer confidence and supporting secondhand prices across virtually all vessel segments
Ultramax & Handysize global market review: fragmented equilibrium across regional dry bulk trade
Global dry bulk markets remain fragmented and directionless, as regional imbalances dominate trading patterns during the week ending 20 March 2026, with owners and charterers navigating short-term volatility and localized equilibrium shifts
Ultramax & Handysize market dispatch: Navigating global currents
Global Ultramax and Handysize markets navigated mixed momentum during the week ending February 20, 2026, as regional corrections, seasonal slowdowns, and shifting tonnage balances shaped freight rate direction across key Atlantic and Pacific basins
Charting the year-end calm: A dive into the Ultramax, Supramax & Handysize markets
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
Headwinds on the dry bulk horizon: Reading the market’s subtle signals
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
Capes take the helm as the dry bulk market powers ahead
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
Dry bulk market holds its breath: Steady rates and subtle gains await the next breakout
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