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Dry Bulk Fleet Capacity Tightens as Voyages Run 19% Longer

Dry Bulk Fleet Capacity Tightens as Voyages Run 19% Longer

Dry bulk fleet capacity is tightening even as the global fleet grows. Average laden voyages reached 22.42 days in June 2026, 19.1% longer than in January 2020, while vessel speeds remain below earlier peaks. Tide Signal examines how longer voyages, slow steaming and changing trade routes are absorbing effective capacity.

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