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
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
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
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
Confidence is quietly resurfacing in the dry bulk market as Supramax and Ultramax segments gain traction across key Atlantic basins, signaling a gentle yet meaningful shift toward recovery after months of inertia
During the week ending Friday, October 24, the dry bulk market saw mild corrections, with Kamsarmaxes outperforming while Capes, Ultramaxes, and Handies eased slightly amid balanced yet shifting global dynamics
The dry bulk market closed the week ending Friday, October 10th, on cautiously steady ground, as vessel performance diverged across regions while global trade uncertainty and geopolitical shifts continued to test resilience
During the week ending Friday, October 3rd, the dry bulk market slumped as Capesize vessels drove major losses across segments. Chinese Golden Week and iron ore demand slowdown weighed heavily on freight rates
During the week ending Friday, September 26, the dry bulk cargo market moved unevenly, with Capes and Handies gaining, while Panamaxes and Supramaxes declined
The dry bulk cargo market showed a sharp uptrend during the week ending Friday, September 12, with significant gains across all vessel categories, led by Panamaxes