Prices for dry bulkers were on the rise during the first six months of the year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “the dry bulk S&P market strengthened during the first half of 2026, supported by healthier freight rates, im…
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Global coal demand has been rising over the last couple of years, with new record highs reached in both 2024 and 2025 at around 8.8 billion tonnes, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). However, growth has slowed and speculation regarding…
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Capesize The market endured a difficult week, with early cautious optimism quickly giving way to broader weakness across both basins. The week opened on a relatively balanced footing following the previous Friday’s stronger finish, supported by firmer …
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Capesize The market staged an impressive late-week recovery to finish on a significantly firmer footing, with improving sentiment driven primarily by renewed strength in the Pacific. Having come under pressure through the early part of the week, the ma…
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China’s iron ore imports so far in 2026 have been on the rise compared to last year. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2025 was another positive year for global seaborne iron ore trade. In Jan-Dec 2025, global loadings o…
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