Weekly Freight Recap: 17/10/24
Oct 17, 2024
PANAMAX
Atlantic: The Panamax market continued to struggle in the Atlantic, with vessels facing difficulties securing employment due to an oversupply of tonnage. Limited cargo volumes, particularly from the US East Coast and Gulf, led to reduced rates. Though there was some support from grain exports, it wasn’t enough to balance the excess availability of ships, especially in the South Atlantic. Pacific: In the Pacific, the market remained weak even as activity picked up after recent holidays. Oversupply of vessels and soft demand from key routes, such as North Pacific and Australia, kept rates under pressure. Seasonal demand for coal and agricultural exports fell short of expectations, contributing to the negative market sentiment.
SUPRAMAX
Atlantic: The Atlantic Supramax market saw limited movement this week, with vessels slowly clearing as fresh inquiries emerged. While the US Gulf held steady, activity in West Africa provided some additional support. Transatlantic routes saw steady rates, while fronthaul trips experienced stronger demand.
Pacific: In the Pacific, grain demand from Australia and the North Pacific began to pick up, boosting sentiment. However, the Middle East Gulf and West Coast India market remained sluggish due to oversupply and weak cargo demand. Most owners preferred to stay in the Pacific, where rates showed more promise.
HANDYSIZE
Atlantic: The Handysize market remained relatively stable, with rates holding steady across the US Gulf and South Atlantic. In the Mediterranean and Continent regions, ongoing demand helped keep rates above previous levels, with a balanced outlook.
Pacific: In the Pacific, activity stayed strong, supported by tight tonnage availability. Sentiment remained positive, with healthy cargo volumes keeping rates stable for the short term.
Weekly Recaps
Freight
Freight Recap:
2/10/25
Oct 02, 2025
The dry bulk market displayed mixed conditions, with Handysize maintaining its upward momentum, Supramax undergoing further corrections, and Panamax continuing to weaken across both basins. Atlantic activity showed some resilience in smaller segments, while Asia was muted due to regional holidays. Broader sentiment in larger segments remained under pressure, influenced by excess tonnage and soft FFA signals.
Commodities
Agri- Commodities:
22-26/09/25 Agri
Sep 29, 2025
Grain markets opened the week under pressure after Argentina suspended export taxes on soy, corn, wheat, and by-products. The move sparked expectations of aggressive short-term sales, sending Chicago wheat to fresh contract lows and weighing on soybeans and soy products. MATIF wheat held just above recent lows ahead of Algeria’s tender, though sentiment remained weak as U.S. futures fell again and the euro strengthened to 1.18. U.S. inspections showed lighter soybean and corn volumes, while wheat topped expectations. Crop progress confirmed steady harvest advances but slight condition declines, with winter wheat planting just behind forecasts.
Freight
Freight Recap:
25/09/25
Sep 25, 2025
The dry bulk market showed a split tone. Handysize remained constructive on selective strength, Supramax was steady-to-softer with Atlantic support offset by Pacific pressure, and Panamax firmed on the day with more activity in both basins.
