What to look out for in dry bulk and shipbuilding in 2026

IN the last episode in our series preparing you for 2026, we turn our attention to the dry bulk and shipbuilding sector.

Senior reporter Greg Miller and markets editor Robert Willmington review 2025’s market performance and outline the key themes for 2026, from rising emphasis on tonne‑mile demand in dry bulk to renewed government interest in shipbuilding as a strategic domestic industry

Will China continue importing record amounts of iron ore? Does it matter if volumes drop off if voyage length increases? Will we see more tankers and bulkers being built or will yards continue to fixate on containership orders?

Listen to find out the answers to these questions and more and ensure you’re prepared for what the rest of 2026 has to throw at shipping.