Dry Bulk Market

Capesize The Capesize market saw a strong start to the week, particularly in the Pacific, where two of the three major miners became active, leading to a steady rise in the C5 route. However, as the week progressed, Pacific activity began to slow, with…

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…