The Baltic Capesize Index opened the week marginally firmer, while weekly performance remains lower, indicating continued sensitivity in the freight market. Ballaster availability remains elevated across both basins, with approximately 160 vessels (5-d…
January Snapshot: Capesize Ballasters & Demand Read More »
A 5% increase in global steel exports in 2025 was driven by a surge in Chinese exports. Steel flows in 2025 are 5% higher than in 2024. China has driven the increase in outward steel flows, as its exports rose by 19%. Elsewhere, outward steel flows fel…
Commodity Radar: China continues to target export markets Read More »
Capesize The market endured another challenging week, with sentiment steadily weakening across most routes as rates continued to slide. In the Pacific, despite consistent miner participation and generally healthy operator activity, this proved insuffic…
Dry Bulk Market: A Challenging Week for Capesizes Read More »
Dry bulk shipping is entering a new era of both opportunity and challenge. Robust commodity demand and evolving trade patterns, driven by China’s quest for supply security, are transforming global flows. At the same time, regulatory pressure and slidin…
DNV: Optimism continues as bulk carrier market enters a new phase Read More »
This weekly market monitor provides an analysis of the latest freight market developments. The focus is on Capesize losses, the subsequent downward adjustments in iron ore flow volumes, and the latest supply signals as indicated by ballasters. Sharp co…
BDI Softens at Year Start as Capesize Weakness Persists: Weekly Dry Market Monitor Read More »