Dry bulk demand could be impacted by the steadily falling Chinese coal imports. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in Jan-May 2026, global seaborne coal loadings increased by +2.3% yo-y to 527.6 mln t (excluding cabotage)…
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“In June 2026, global coal shipments jumped 14% y/y, driven by a 41% y/y increase in coal shipments to China, as the country looked to offset weaker domestic supply and to meet higher demand from electricity generation. Since the start of the year, glo…
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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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