Surging bunker prices are reshaping freight dynamics, with fuel costs now accounting for a significantly larger share of freight than usual. While all vessels are exposed to high prices, scrubber-fitted ships remain relatively better positioned. This c…
Rising costs: The surge in bunker prices is reshaping dry bulk freight dynamics Read More »
Chinese corn imports declined to approximately 3.8M mt in 2025, down from 8.4M mt in 2024. Of this, around 2.5M mt originated from Brazil (Panamax: ~2.0M mt vs. 1.78M mt in 2024), while imports from the U.S. totaled 169k mt (Panamax: ~153k mt vs. 1.36M…
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The dry bulk market could be facing a shortage of grain stocks over the next few months, which could have a negative impact on demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as the situation in the Middle East unfolds, with ongoi…
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The dry bulk market entered 2026 with a stronger-than-expected start. January rates came in well above seasonal norms across all vessel classes, a strong early signal for the year ahead. Despite structural headwinds, China’s economic slowdown, a coal t…
How Shifting Trade Flows are Driving Dry Bulk Demand in 2026 Read More »
“The attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have caused disruptions for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Although this passage is less critical for the dry bulk sector than for the tanker market, the disruptions still impact around 4% of dry …
Strait of Hormuz disruptions currently impacting 4% of dry bulk market Read More »