Affinity Dry Cargo Weekly 15 May 2026

The dry bulk market exhibited varied trends, with the BCI 5TC showing a notable increase from USD 45,133 to USD 48,433 amid robust transatlantic demand but a dip to USD 48,209 by week's end. The P5TC for Panamax increased from USD 20,548 to USD 22,528, buoyed by tight tonnage and steady cargo requests, particularly from the US East Coast, while the Supramax and Handysize indices demonstrated weaker but stable performance in the face of regional imbalances. Despite a midweek rally, overall market momentum tempered towards the weekend due to holiday effects and fluctuating demand across different basins.