This weekly market monitor provides an analysis of the latest freight market developments. The focus is on Capesize losses, the subsequent downward adjustments in iron ore flow volumes, and the latest supply signals as indicated by ballasters. Sharp co…
BDI Softens at Year Start as Capesize Weakness Persists: Weekly Dry Market Monitor Read More »
“In 2025, seaborne coal shipments to China fell 10% as domestics supply increased and demand from steel manufacturing and electricity generation weakened. The decline affected shipments out of Indonesia, the US, Australia and Colombia in particul…
Coal shipments to China fall 10% with further decline on the horizon Read More »
A 5% increase in global steel exports in 2025 was driven by a surge in Chinese exports. Steel flows in 2025 are 5% higher than in 2024. China has driven the increase in outward steel flows, as its exports rose by 19%. Elsewhere, outward steel flows fel…
Signal Group Spotlight: Steel Seaborne Trends Read More »
Global seaborne iron ore exports climbed to a near-record 38.50 Mt in the week ending 28 December, as miners expedited quarter-end shipments for reporting purposes. Rio Tinto led the charge, with loadings surging to a three-year high of 7.72 Mt, while …
2025 Dry bulk carrier earnings lag 2024 across all classes despite strong H2 performance Read More »
Capesize The market delivered a mixed but generally softer week, with sentiment gradually weakening despite a brief midweek improvement in Atlantic activity. Following a post-holiday pickup in participation, the Pacific basin remained under consistent …
Dry Bulk Market: Capesize Rates Keep Softening Read More »