Ultramax and Handysize markets enter October fragmented, as the week ending 2 October 2026 reveals prompt tonnage, positioning and timing increasingly determining where owners can defend rates and retain leverage
Drawing on market data from the week ending 12 June 2026, the structural tightening driving Ultramax & Handysize freight markets higher is becoming increasingly visible as shrinking vessel availability and resilient cargo demand continue to strengthen owners’ negotiating power across… Read More »The great tonnage squeeze
Why the Ultramax and Handysize segments are quietly becoming the most strategic space in dry bulk shipping during the week ending 22 May 2026, as disruption, positioning and regional fragmentation increasingly reshape freight market behaviour
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
Atlantic Ultramax and Handy markets display structural strength, reshaping global freight dynamics during the week ending 13 February 2026, ahead of Lunar New Year and Ramadan seasonal pauses
The dry bulk market gained broad-based momentum in the week ended February 13, 2026, with all vessel classes posting firm advances ahead of the Lunar New Year, led by Capesize strength across Pacific and Atlantic routes
