According to Drewry AIS data, Capesize cargo loadings in January 2026 were the highest ever recorded for January, setting the tone for an unusually tight market. Strong demand coincided with limited fleet growth, as high delivery slippage curtailed effective supply. As a result, Capesize rates defied their usual seasonal decline. Freight rates typically soften in ...<p><p>https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/record-capesize-loadings-in-january-defied-seasonal-weakness/</p></p>