On August 7, sweeping U.S. tariffs on a wide array of imported goods from nearly every country took effect

On August 7, sweeping U.S. tariffs on a wide array of imported goods from nearly every country took effect, significantly disrupting global trade and rattling key markets.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 9th August 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

& Commercial Director

TMC SHIPPING

Navigating the Currents of Global Trade

In the ever-evolving seascape of dry bulk shipping, market movements can be as swift and unpredictable as the tides.

Stability in the dry bulk cargo market

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market proceeded without any significant changes in all sizes compared to the previous week.

As July 2025 draws to a close, the tanker market is navigating a period of transition

As July 2025 draws to a close, the tanker market is navigating a period of transition, with Timecharter Equivalents (TCEs) revealing both resilience and pockets of weakness across vessel segments.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 1st August 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

 & Commercial Director

TMC SHIPPING

Setting the Course – Market Sentiment & Strategic Bearings

As the calendar turns to August, the dry bulk market continues its familiar balancing act between opportunity and oversupply.

BDI is in a summer mood

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market declined with losses across all sizes.