If there is any good news around the trading of dry bulk shares, it is that the recent trend is positive.

Shares in the sector firmed in the fourth quarter and progress continues in 2021.

Trading volumes shot up on 8 January, amid news that capesize rates had soared 20% and forward freight agreements by even more.

One company hit an exceptional high on Tuesday, as Genco Shipping & Trading churned 5.8m