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Steel product shipments support minor bulk trades

Steady industrial demand is keeping geared tonnage employed on breakbulk-adjacent cargoes.

By Jonas Berg, Chartering Correspondent· Published 18 Aug 2026, 11:33 UTCAI-assisted, editor-reviewed

Shipments of steel products have provided steady employment for geared bulk carriers, brokers reported.

The cargoes typically require careful stowage and crane capability, favouring well-maintained Supramax and Handysize tonnage.

Operators said enquiry has been consistent across several regional trades.

Analysts noted that minor bulk cargoes collectively represent a significant share of dry bulk tonne-miles.

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