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1H 2026 marked the highest half year of contracting ever at 129.1 Mn DWT, while the secondhand market remains vibrant with high-value VLCC sales amid geopolitical tensions, underlining ongoing strong demand across maritime sectors.
Capesize market stabilizes at USD 37,795, while Panamax improves to USD 18,730 amid tighter Atlantic tonnage. Supramax and Handysize face pressure from rising vessel availability, highlighting ongoing challenges in the dry cargo sector.
A comprehensive overview of secondhand vessel transactions across shipping sectors, tracking deal volumes, prices, and buyer–seller dynamics every quarter. This report also tracks sales for demolition and scrapping activity.