The dry bulk cargo market entered autumn with vigor

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market entered the autumn with upward trends since, with the exception of Capes, the remaining sizes showed double-digit growth compared to the beginning of August (8/8). In detail, Capes fell by 15.17%, Kamsarmaxes +10.24%, Ultramaxes (63) +10.27% and Handies +15.23%, compared to the beginning of the previous month.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 8th September 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

& Commercial Director

TMC SHIPPING

In a world where volatility is the only constant, decoding the freight market requires more than just data—it demands insight, intuition, and strategic foresight.

“In Shipping, Small Decisions Today Can Steer the Course of Entire Fleets Tomorrow”

By Iakovos ( jack ) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive

& TMC Shipping Commercial Director

In the complex, ever-shifting world of maritime shipping, it’s tempting to think the big picture is drawn only by monumental moves—fleet expansions, newbuild orders, bold investments.

Now that summer has come to an end...

Now that summer has come to an end, it is a good moment to look back and assess how the dry bulk market evolved through the season, comparing the performance of summer 2025 with the previous two summers.

Celestyal launches ‘Sail & Save’ campaign with up to 50% off, plus ‘kids go free’ on all Arabian Gulf sailings

Celestyal has unveiled a new campaign offering savings up to 50% on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027.

New safety requirements for onboard lifting appliances from 1 January 2026

The IMO has adopted SOLAS Regulation II-1/3-13, introducing mandatory safety requirements for on-board lifting appliances.