Shipping market review: diverging trends across global shipping sectors
December 19, 2025
This quarter was marked by a growing divergence across market segments, with volatility shaped by ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, tightening shipyard capacity, and critical regulatory milestones. Tankers remained resilient, supported by firm demand and constrained fleet growth, while dry bulk markets faced mixed signals amid subdued freight rates and aging tonnage. Container markets experienced short-lived spikes driven by disrupted trade flows, […]
