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24 Feb, 2026
Dry Bulk Cargoes: What They Are and Charter Party Considerations
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Dry Bulk Cargoes: Definition and Types Dry bulk cargoes include iron ore, grain, coal, and bauxite. Global volume grows 3% in 2026. News value: Bauxite routes break records. Provocative: Are these cargoes risking your trade? Charter Party Contracts: Core Elements

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16 Feb, 2026
Brazil-China Kamsarmax Soy Hits ~$22/t: Early Harvest Rally or Bubble?
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Early Harvest Momentum Drives Kamsarmax Rates to ~$22/t In February 2026, Brazil–China Kamsarmax soy fixtures have climbed to approximately $22.00 per tonne – a level not seen since the height of the 2022/23 South American export surge. This sharp upward

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13 Feb, 2026
Mini-Bulk Rally 2026: Will Big Tonnage Owners Envy Small Ships?
Drybulk, Freight, SeaFreight, Segment Comparison

The Rising Strength of Mini-Bulk Vessels: A Quiet Revolution? In early 2026, while Capesize and Panamax owners grapple with fleet growth pressures, mini-bulk vessels (typically Handysize and Handymax) are showing surprising resilience. Regional trades in fertilizer, minor bulks, and short-sea

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12 Feb, 2026
Atlantic Panamax 2026: $25k/day Gold Rush or China-Induced Crash?
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Atlantic Panamax Crisis: No Empty Ships Left – Rally or Trap? Imagine this: It’s February 2026, and in the Atlantic basin, finding a prompt Panamax vessel feels like hunting for gold in a depleted mine. Tonnage is gone – vanished.

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9 Feb, 2026
Brazil-China C3 Iron Ore Rates Ease in 2026 as Vale Stocks Decline
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Current Softening in Brazil-to-China C3 Freight Rates The benchmark Brazil-to-China iron ore route (C3 Tubarao–Qingdao) has seen freight rates ease into the mid-high $20s/t range in recent February 2026 fixtures. This reflects seasonal moderation in Atlantic Capesize demand following the

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9 Feb, 2026
Simandou Iron Ore Project 2026: Will Ton-Miles Surge for Capesize Vessels?
Baltic Exchange, Capesize, Drybulk, News & Insights, Ship Chartering, Time Charter

What Is the Simandou Iron Ore Project and Why Does It Matter in 2026? The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea, long regarded as the world’s largest undeveloped high-grade deposit, has finally transitioned from decades of delays to active production.

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6 Feb, 2026
How Professional Charterers Signal the Market Without Moving It
Capesize, Drybulk, Fixture, News & Insights, panamax, SeaFreight, Ship Management , , , ,

Market Presence Without Distortion Charterers must often indicate interest without triggering rate inflation. Signalling too clearly moves the market against the cargo. The Discipline of Quiet Positioning Professional players use selective enquiries, timing discipline and controlled information flow to test

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30 Jan, 2026
How Charterers Manage Risk Without Revealing Cargo Interests
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Confidentiality as a Commercial Tool In dry bulk markets, information moves fast and rarely stays private. Cargo intentions, trade routes and timing can quickly leak into the market, often to the disadvantage of charterers. For this reason, experienced charterers treat

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29 Jan, 2026
Why Freight Indications Often Fail at Fixture Stage
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The Gap Between Indication and Reality Freight indications are an essential starting point in dry bulk negotiations, but they are rarely a reliable predictor of fixture outcomes. Market participants often treat indications as benchmarks, only to discover at fixture stage

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28 Jan, 2026
Iron Ore vs Minor Bulks: Employment Shifts Charterers Should Track
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Changing Cargo Priorities in the Dry Bulk Market The dry bulk market has traditionally been driven by iron ore volumes, particularly on long-haul routes supporting steel production. However, recent shifts in global demand patterns have started to rebalance vessel employment

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