Bulk Carriers
Capesize rates soften as dry bulk market shows regional variance
Capesize rates faced downward pressure in the Pacific due to excess tonnage, while Atlantic demand and smaller vessel segments showed resilience.
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Panamax
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Shipowners & Fleet
Greek owner orders four methanol-ready Kamsarmax bulkers in latest fleet renewal move
The vessels will be delivered from 2028 and are designed to allow conversion to methanol fuel at a later date.
Freight Rates
Baltic Dry Index posts third consecutive weekly gain, led by larger sizes
Capesize and Panamax strength outweighed softer Supramax sentiment, extending the index's recovery from its August low.
Elena MarshAnalysis
Chartering
Japanese trading house fixes modern Panamax on two-year time charter
Period activity picked up in the Panamax segment as charterers sought cover against a firming forward curve.
Elena MarshFixtures
Ports & Terminals
Brazilian grain terminal completes berth deepening to accommodate fully laden Kamsarmaxes
The dredging programme allows deeper draught loading and is expected to improve vessel utilisation on Far East routes.