Logo

Dry Bulk

Stay up to date with the latest in Dry Bulk— covering market updates, regulatory changes, vessel activity, and expert commentary from top maritime sources.
Sort Date

Baltic Dry Index Snaps 2-Day Advance

30 Apr, 2026
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped a two-day winning streak on Wednesday, falling 0.3% to 2,670 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-...

Diana Shipping fixes capesize and ultramax at higher rates

29 Apr, 2026
Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into time charter contracts for two of its dry bulk vessels with Refined Success and Oldendorff. Refined Success hired the 2010-built, 177,773 dwt capesize New York. The gross charter rate is $2...

Baltic Dry Index falls to 2670 down 7 points

29 Apr, 2026
Today, Wednesday, April 29 2026, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 7 points, reaching 2670  points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. T...

Dee4 doubles down on ultramax play

29 Apr, 2026
Dee4 Capital Partners Fund II has snapped up a second ultramax, continuing its well-timed push into high-quality Japanese-built tonnage. The fund has acquired the 60,500 dwt Only You, a 2017-built unit from Sanoyas, for just under $29m. The...

Mercuria steps up fleet push with four bulker newbuilds

29 Apr, 2026
Swiss commodities trader Mercuria is continuing its move deeper into shipownership with an order for four kamsarmax bulk carriers at Wuhu Shipyard. The 82,000 dwt newbuildings will be tied into Mercuria’s global logistics system, marking an...

Baltic Dry Index Rises for 2nd Day

29 Apr, 2026
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a second session on Tuesday, adding 11 points to 2,677 points, driven by gains across all vessel segments. The capesize i...

Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2677 up 11 points

28 Apr, 2026
Today, Tuesday, April 28 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed 11 points, reaching 2677 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The inde...

Yangzijiang Maritime expands orderbook with 10-ship newbuild deal

28 Apr, 2026
Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Maritime Development has moved to deepen its forward fleet with an order for 10 newbuildings spanning tankers and bulk carriers. The group said it has signed contracts with Chinese yards for four 114,000 dwt pro...