The dry bulk freight market in 2025 delivered steadier, more restrained performance rather than the sharp peaks seen in previous cycles, reflecting a year of moderation rather than exuberance.
Average daily earnings, adjusted for inflation, reached $14,255, roughly one third below the long-term average of $21,970, keeping the market firmly within historical norms.
As reported by newmoney, unlike the hyper-cyclical years of the 2000s or the post-pandemic surge, rates remained
