Steel product shipments support minor bulk trades
Steady industrial demand is keeping geared tonnage employed on breakbulk-adjacent cargoes.
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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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Based on reporting by Baltic Exchange: Steel product shipments support minor bulk tradesSource published 18 Aug 2026, 06:33 UTC · Retrieved 18 Aug 2026, 07:33 UTC · Editorial version generated 18 Aug 2026, 09:33 UTC · Verification: source_verified
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