MID-SHIP Petcoke Report – April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

Market overview:  

Dry bulk markets strengthened further across all sizes, led by continued firmness in the Handysize and Supramax sectors. Handysize sentiment improved globally despite mixed activity, with continental markets steady, the Atlantic showing firmer forward indications, and Asia benefiting from stronger demand and tightening tonnage, lifting the 7TC to $12,875. Supramax performance was driven by robust US Gulf enquiry, where Ultramax levels were said to be approaching the mid $20,000s, while Asia maintained healthy NoPac and backhaul demand amid prompt tonnage tightness; the 11TC advanced $342 to $17,330.

Panamax markets also moved higher, supported by firmer bids and steady cargo flows from EC South America, Australia, and Indonesia, with improving fixing levels in Asia encouraging period interest and pushing the P5TC up $427 to $17,528, while the Capesize market surged on strong Pacific miner demand and tightening Atlantic supply, driving the BCI 5TC sharply higher to $35,953.

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