Bulk Freight Market Report — 11 September 2025
Weekly overview by GLOGOS chartering desk · Handysize & Coaster markets
Handysize market stays steady compared to the rates of previous weeks, with growing demand for Russian wheat pushing rates slightly up. Coaster market remains stable after August Kerch Strait restrictions. Below — latest fixtures and trends.
Handysize vessels (~35,000 DWT)
Demand from Turkish and Egyptian importers supported an increase of 3–4 USD/MT into the Med and Marmara. Asian owners still prefer longer-haul routes. Further increases possible next week.
| Trade route | Rate, USD/MT | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| POL Novorossiysk | ||
| Mersin | 19 | Up |
| Alexandria | 22 | Up |
| Morocco | 34 | Up |
| Bangladesh | 49 | Up |
Coaster vessels (~5,000 DWT)
After Kerch Strait restrictions, levels remain stable. Exporters expected a correction, but steady demand and FX volatility keep rates supported.
| Trade route | Rate, USD/MT | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| POL Rostov / Azov | ||
| Marmara | 42 | Even |
| Izmir | 45 | Even |
| Egypt | 64 | Even |
| Algeria | 65 | Even |
| POL Astrakhan | ||
| NIP | 40 | Up |
Sincerely yours, Konstantin Grinevich and Glogos Project
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