# The unexpected dynamic start for bulk carriers | World Ports Organization

> Dry bulk shipping revived after the Lunar New Year lull, with Capesize and Panamax rates averaging 120% above the same period last year and Supramax up 95%. Handysize time-charter rates reached 2021-2022 highs. Demand is firm in the Atlantic and Pacific.

- Date: 2026-02-27 · published 2026-02-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/20815-the-unexpected-dynamic-start-for-bulk-carriers-world-ports-organization
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Sharply higher bulk freight costs raise the delivered price of imported grains and meals, supporting import parity values for feed ingredients.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- worldports.org: https://www.worldports.org/the-unexpected-dynamic-start-for-bulk-carriers/

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