The Tide Turns: A Firmer Sea for Ultramax & Handysize

Weekly Market Report & Outlook — Week Ending 4 September 2026

By Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant - Chartering Executive & TMC Shipping  Commercial Director

A Market Finding Its Trim

The week closed on a firmer, more constructive note across much of the market, albeit unevenly by basin and size, as stronger paper markets, improving physical Panamax conditions

Global Marine Energy Leaders to Gather at IBIA Annual Convention 2026

IBIA - The International Bunker Industry Association will bring together leading figures from across the global marine energy and shipping industries at its 2026 Annual Convention, taking place 10–12 November at the New York Marriott Downtown.

Xclusiv Shipbrokers, Inc.: Dry bulk trade from the Black Sea has moved into a markedly weaker phase during the summer months

Dry bulk trade from the Black Sea has moved into a markedly weaker phase during the summer months, with exports from Russia and Ukraine falling sharply compared with the preceding spring period.

PPA S.A.: Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders Completed – Amendment of the Articles of Association Approved by 99,94%

The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of PPA S.A. was held today in accordance with the applicable procedures, with the participation of shareholders representing 81.78% of the Company's share capital.

VLCC Buying Reshapes the Tanker Market in 2026

The January–July 2026 tanker Sale & Purchase market has been considerably more active than during the corresponding period of 2025, with 365 vessels changing hands compared to 239 last year, representing a 53% year-on-year increase.

MSC CRUISES revises winter 2027/2028 deployment

MSC Cruises today announced updates for the Winter 2027/2028 season, enriching deployment in key regions - the Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean.