The global iron ore freight market remained mixed across the Atlantic and Pacific basins in the assessment week ended 1 August 2026, with stronger long-haul Atlantic routes offset by softer sentiment in the Pacific. While healthy cargo volumes and selective chartering provided support on some routes, ample vessel availability and cautious fixing activity kept overall freight movements largely range-bound during the week.
India-bound coal freights ended the week on a mixed note, with Panamax rates weakening due to limited cargo enquiries and ample vessel availability, while Supramax routes remained relatively firm, supported by steady Indonesian coal shipments and selective chartering activity. Overall, sentiment stayed cautious as weak demand continued to cap any significant upside in freight rates
India’s non-basmati parboiled rice export prices surged to a near 10-month high, driven by tightening domestic paddy supplies, uneven monsoon rainfall, and adverse weather across key Asian producing nations. The stronger export sentiment supported container freight rates amid robust demand, while bulk freight remained largely stable.
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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