Greek Owners Primarily Sellers of Dry Bulkers in Dry Bulk Market , Hellenic Shipping News 12/06/2026 G reek owners have remained mostly sellers of dry bulk carriers over the first five months of 2026. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Xclusiv said that “as Posidonia week drew to a close, it offered an opportune moment to reflect on activity levels in the dry bulk Sale & Purchase (S&P) and newbuilding (NB) markets during the first five months of 2026, with particular focus on the presence and positioning of Greek interests. The S&P market has demonstrated notable momentum. A total of 378 dry bulk vessels changed hands during the Jan–May period, marking a 21% increase compared to the corresponding period in 2025. Activity was broadly distributed across vessel segments, with Handysize units leading the way at 86 transactions (22% of total sales), followed closely by the Supramax sector with 79 deals (21%), and Kamsarmax vessels accounting for 52 sales (14%). This distribution highlights the continued liquidity and attractiveness of the smaller and mid-sized segments, which tend to offer greater trading flexibility amid prevailing market conditions”. Source: Xclusiv According to Xclusiv, “Greek owners have once again maintained a prominent role in the S&P arena, particularly on the selling side. Leading the market in sales, Greek-controlled entities accounted for 87 vessel disposals ytd, being the first on the list and representing approximately 23% of total dry bulk transactions. In value terms, these sales are estimated at USD 968 million, out of an overall market value of about USD 7.2 billion, a 13% share. This suggests a strategic approach by Greek owners to monetize assets, likely taking advantage of firm secondhand values observed in certain sizes. Segment-wise, Greek sales were primarily concentrated in the Handysize sector with 21 vessels, followed by Supramax units (18 vessels) and Kamsarmax vessels (15 units). Notably, around 50% of the