In a five-part series mid-year we take stock of shipping markets in the first six months of the year and look ahead to the remainder of the 2026 with experts Maritime Strategies International (MSI).

In this third part the Seatrade Maritime Podcast talks with Will Fray, a Director with MSI about the performance and outlook for the dry bulk shipping market.

Overview of the dry bulk market

Factors behind rising secondhand values

Geopolitical impacts on dry bulk trade

Demand outlook for the second half of 2026

Supply side analysis and fleet growth

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