Americas Report 17 September 2026

The WCSA dry cargo market showed mixed dynamics this week, with the Handysize segment experiencing soft demand amid an oversupply, yet it was buoyed by strong conditions in the ECSA region. Conversely, the Supramax-Ultramax segment maintained robust support due to tight vessel availability, a trend underpinned by disrupted activities from local holidays in Chile, which contributed to a notable decrease in shipping momentum. As the regional markets start to stabilize, the influence of ECSA will likely dictate the forthcoming trading patterns and rate adjustments in the West Coast segment.