
The summer of 2025 left the dry bulk freight market moving at two speeds, with large Capesize vessels again weighed down by volatility while Panamax, Supramax and Handysize ships closed August at seasonal highs, a trend closely watched in Cyprus, home to operators such as Safe Bulkers and Castor Maritime .
According to analysts at Xclusiv Shipbrokers , the June–August period often acts as a barometer for demand and sets