Dry Bulk Market

As the world races towards a decarbonised future, copper – a key component of electrification – is in high demand. As the demand for copper surges, securing a reliable supply and the trade to support that has become a top priority for gover…

“Between January and August 2024, coal shipments to India rose 10% y/y, outpacing an 8% y/y increase in domestic coal mining. Thermal coal shipments were a key driver, supported by strong electricity demand and coal import mandates. During the rest of …

The decreasing trend in the number of Capesize ballasters in the South Atlantic supports the recent signs of a rebound in C3 market rates. This week’s charts reveal a notable surge in Capesize freight market rates for the Brazil to North China ro…

The summer has been upbeat but tight monetary policy and bearish steel indicators suggest a bumpy landing in a normally positive quarter London and Singapore, 2 September 2024. Cash-rich dry bulk shipowners returning from their summer vacations have en…

Capesize The Capesize market experienced a strong recovery this week after a mixed start partly due to a public holiday on Monday in the UK. In the Pacific, the week began with steady activity, but the market initially showed signs of weakening, with t…