29 May 2026: Drewry’s Intra-Asia Container Index (IACI) increased 5% to $1,008 per 40ft container.

28 May 2026: The Handysize segment, long regarded as one of the most resilient and flexible sectors within the dry bulk shipping, is facing a structural shift. The segment has benefited from longer vessel lives and the commercial adaptability of its fleet across regional and minor bulk trades. However, the current fleet profile suggests that this balance may come under pressure over the coming decade.

28 May 2026: Spot rates maintained their upwards streak for the fourth consecutive week.

27 May 2026: Coal gasification is increasingly emerging as an additional driver of coal trade and dry bulk shipping demand. While it is unlikely to fundamentally reverse the long-term transition away from coal, it is gradually creating new industrial demand.

26 May 2026: This week we provide fleet performance indicators for the Crude Tanker, Product Tanker, and Dry Bulk vessel segments.