As of July 2025, the dry bulk market reflects a cautiously optimistic sentiment

As of July 2025, the dry bulk market reflects a cautiously optimistic sentiment, supported by a recovery in charter rates across several vessel segments.

Weekly Market Report & Predictions: Handy and Ultramax Sectors 25th July 2025

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis

Senior Maritime Strategy Consultant & Chartering Executive

& Commercial Director

TMC SHIPPING

Sailing Through the Freight Currents: Weekly Market Pulse & Forward Bearings

Handysize & Ultramax Sectors

Charting the Trade Winds

As we sail into the heart of Q3 2025, the dry bulk market continues to navigate through varying weather patterns across regions.

Capes led the BDI to a new rise

Iakovos (Jack) Archontakis
Commercial Director TMC MARITIME CO.

Dr. Fotios –Evangelos Karlis
Maritime Executive and Consultant

The dry bulk cargo market performed positively with Capes recording an increase of almost 25% while smaller sizes showed small corrections compared to the previous week.

Safe implementation of decarbonization technologies

Integrating new technologies on board vessels involves understanding safety risks and implementing mitigation measures. DNV’s class notations and guidelines facilitate this process, ensuring a safe transition to a zero-carbon future.

Celestyal launches Abu Dhabi F1 itinerary with David Coulthard

Celestyal has unveiled a new one-off itinerary that features the opportunity to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

PPA S.A.: Recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the most sustainable companies in Greece

PPA S.A. has been honored for the fourth consecutive year as one of the most sustainable companies in Greece by the QualityNet Foundation, based on the annual evaluation of its performance across the three ESG pillars, relating to the environment, society, and corporate governance.