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The WCSA dry bulk market is softening amid increased vessel availability, with near-term demand driven by charterers covering cargoes for mid-June, while significant congestion at the Panama Canal poses further operational challenges.
Amid rising scrutiny, the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for shipping garners renewed support, as the IMO prepares for December deliberations.
Dry bulk fleet growth reached 1.5 per cent in 2026, with 211 vessel deliveries and 356 scheduled, amidst a high share of older units and declining newbuilding orders impacting future market dynamics.