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WCSA dry cargo rates reflected lowered sentiment due to excess Handysize tonnage, with Supramax/Ultramax rates averaging USD 25.5, yet forecasts indicate potential recovery towards year-end amidst port congestion challenges.
The dry bulk fleet increased by 2.4 per cent in 2026 with 326 deliveries and 232 scheduled, countered by an aging fleet comprising 15.3 per cent older than 20 years, highlighting persistent newbuilding cost pressures.
The shipping industry's green transition is hindered by diluted IMO regulations, while drought conditions in Europe elevate transport costs and threaten economic growth.