The Freight Report
A fresh, plain-English read of the dry-bulk market - published daily, broken down by tonnage band and then by load region: each region's supply/demand balance, the load hubs where cargo is concentrating, and the FFA/momentum picture.
Dry-bulk freight rates surge higher on strong demand, with key tonnage bands showing significant day-over-day gains.
2026-07-17
Dry-bulk freight market surges on strong demand and tightening tonnage supply, with DBPI pressure index jumping 118 points day-over-day.
2026-07-16
Dry-bulk freight market edges higher on Capesize strength, but smaller sizes soften.
2026-07-15
Dry-bulk freight market sentiment turns cautiously optimistic as key indicators show signs of stabilization.
2026-07-14
Dry-bulk freight market sentiment turns cautious as DBPI slips 46 points day-over-day.
2026-07-13
Dry-bulk freight market sees overall firming trend amid rising DBPI and mixed tonnage band performances.
2026-07-12
Dry-bulk freight rates firm on robust demand, led by Kamsarmax and cape segments.
2026-07-11
Dry-bulk freight market stabilizes with mixed signals across segments.
2026-07-10
Dry-bulk freight market sentiment turns cautious as rates decline across most tonnage segments.
2026-07-09
Dry-bulk freight rates firm on rising demand, led by VLOCs on North Australia to North China routes.
2026-07-08
Dry-bulk freight market sees mixed signals as DBPI edges up, but momentum varies across tonnage bands.
2026-07-07
Dry-bulk freight market edges higher on VLOC strength, though most size segments soften.
2026-07-06
Dry-bulk freight market edges higher on strengthening demand signals, particularly in larger tonnage bands.
2026-07-05
Dry-bulk freight rates soften across most segments as global supply and demand balance shifts.
2026-07-04
Dry-bulk freight market firmed slightly in some tonnage bands, but overall sentiment remains cautious amid mixed demand signals.
2026-07-03
Dry-bulk freight market sees mixed signals with DBPI easing, Kamsarmax firming on North Australia to North China demand.
2026-07-02
Dry-bulk freight market edges lower as global tonnage balance shifts, with most size segments losing ground day-over-day.
2026-07-01
Dry-bulk freight market sentiment turns cautious as DBPI slips and ballast interest thins across key load zones.
2026-06-30
1. Dry-bulk freight market surges upward on strong demand and tightening tonnage supply.
2026-06-29
Dry-bulk freight rates surge as global supply-demand balance shifts, with DBPI pressure index jumping 214 points day-over-day to 1795.2.
2026-06-28
Dry-bulk freight market takes a downturn as DBPI plunges 399 points day-over-day.
2026-06-27
Dry-bulk freight market sees broad declines across most tonnage bands, with sentiment weakening.
2026-06-26
Dry-bulk freight market surges on strong demand and tightening tonnage.
2026-06-24
Dry-bulk freight market sentiment firms on rising DBPI and LSR, with Kamsarmax leading the charge.
2026-06-23
Dry-bulk freight market eases as rates slip across most tonnage bands, with some pockets of firmness emerging in select regions.
2026-06-22
Dry-bulk freight market firmed overall, driven by strengthening demand in key tonnage bands and regions.
2026-06-21
Dry-bulk freight market surges on robust demand and tightening tonnage supply.
2026-06-18
Dry-bulk freight market sees broad decline, with most size segments weakening.
2026-06-17
Dry-bulk freight market shows mixed signals with DBPI pressure index rising 19 points day-over-day, indicating a slightly firmer tone.
2026-06-16
Dry-bulk freight market firming on rising DBPI, with Kamsarmax leading gains.
2026-06-15
Dry-bulk freight market sees overall firming trend, with DBPI down but momentum indicators pointing to strengthening demand in key tonnage bands.
2026-06-14
Dry-bulk freight market shows tentative signs of support, despite mixed signals across tonnage bands.
2026-06-13
Dry-bulk freight market firmed slightly overall, with the DBPI pressure index rising 13 points day-over-day to a neutral 1860.9.
2026-06-12
Dry-bulk freight market firms on balanced tonnage, led by Panamax strength.
2026-06-11
Dry-bulk freight market sees mixed signals as DBPI eases 31 points day-over-day, while some tonnage bands firm.
2026-06-10
Dry-bulk freight market firming on rising demand, led by Panamax segment.
2026-06-09
Dry-bulk freight market holds steady with minor rate adjustments across various tonnage bands.
2026-06-08
Dry-bulk freight market sees mixed signals with slight uptick in DBPI pressure index.
2026-06-07
Dry-bulk freight market rates edge higher across most segments as global supply and demand balance holds.
2026-06-06
Dry-bulk freight market edges higher on balanced global supply and demand.
2026-06-05
Dry-bulk freight market holds steady with minimal day-over-day changes across most tonnage bands.
2026-06-04
Dry-bulk freight market sees mixed signals with some tonnage bands firming while others soften.
2026-06-03
Dry-bulk freight market holds steady with varied momentum across tonnage bands.
2026-06-02