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For tankers, it was a week of mixed results, with VLCCs and European MRs seeing particular success near the end of the week.

Crude tanker ordering reached a historic peak at 57.9 Mn DWT so far in 2026, constituting 56 per cent of total orders, amid concerns of fleet overcapacity, while dry bulk market sentiment remains strong with significant transactions reported.

This week's report highlights a substantial decline in the Capesize sector with BCI 5TC at USD 37,251 while Panamax rises to USD 20,545, underscored by India's coal gasification plan reshaping market dynamics.
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