Iron ore freights softened w-o-w on 25 Jul’26 amid weaker Capesize sentiment and slower long-haul iron ore fixtures despite stable cargo volumes. Meanwhile, Supramax freights remained resilient, supported by steady minor bulk demand and regional cargo movements, limiting the overall decline.
India-bound coal freights remained largely firm w-o-w on 25 Jul’26, as rising bunker fuel costs supported owners’ rate expectations, offsetting weak sentiment in the global dry bulk market and limited fresh cargo enquiries. Active Australian met coal shipments and steady South African loading programmes helped keep Panamax and Supramax rates stable despite ample vessel availability.
The following sheet provides a summary of global dry bulk fixtures compiled by BigMint, enabling users to track vessel fixtures, freight trends, cargo movements, and day-to-day developments in the global shipping market.
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