# GMT EIGHT - Latest - Pacific Basin Shipping (02343.HK) maintained strong spot market average daily charter rates for its Handysize and Supramax dry bulk carriers in the third quarter.

> Pacific Basin Shipping reported that dry bulk freight rates strengthened in the third quarter of 2026 on rising freight rates and steady ton-mile demand. Handysize and Supramax earnings improved year on year, though geopolitical turmoil, trade policy uncertainty and weather continued to disrupt trade flows and vessel deployment.

- Date: 2026-11-15 · published 2026-11-15T06:12:23.037Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/100789-gmt-eight-latest-pacific-basin-shipping-02343-hk-maintained-strong-spot-market
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Firmer Handysize and Supramax rates point to higher costs for shipping grains and meals on smaller bulk vessels. Weather and trade disruptions add to freight volatility that feed buyers may face in landed costs.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- gmt8press.com: https://www.gmt8press.com/flash/detail/1557839

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