Dry Bulk predictive analytics & insights
Get real-time cargo flows, freight analytics, and in-depth market insight, across major and minor bulks.
Make decisions faster backed by the Kpler platform and insight analysis, to anticipate market shifts & stay ahead of fundamentals.
An abundance of insights at my fingertips. The platform offers an exceptionally intuitive interface, making it effortless to access real-time market intelligence or conduct deeper analytical dives. Ongoing enhancements to both data quality and platform functionality makes my job as an analyst a breeze.
Rio Tinto, Dry Bulk data & market analyst
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Unmatched dry bulk market intelligence, covering every cargo from major to minor bulks
Kpler delivers integrated and real-time visibility across dry bulk markets, spanning flows, freight, and research. From tracking every iron ore, coal, grain, fertilizer, and metal cargo across global trade routes to analysing freight congestion and forward-looking supply-demand balances, we provide the intelligence professionals need to anticipate shifts and trade smarter.
Track any dry bulk commodity, anywhere, anytime.
The leading platform for dry bulk commodities tracking and analysis
Global, unrivaled granularity coverage
- Track 16,000+ dry bulkers across coal, iron ore, grains, metals and more, with granularity down to grades, sub-grades & cargo quality.
- Access real-time and predictive trade data to anticipate cargo movements weeks ahead of customs, from individual shipments to macro flows.
- Filter by ports, routes, countries, and counterparties to uncover buyer-seller dynamics, monitor top exporters, and analyse strategic shifts in dry bulk markets.
Comprehensive, predictive freight intelligence
- Monitor freight dynamics across vessel types and routes, from Handysize to Capesize, using real-time AIS and comprehensive market data.
- Analyse ton-mile demand, commodities on water, fleet utilisation, and congestion to anticipate rate movements and identify tightness.
- Quantify market exposure with voyage calculator, fixtures data, and freight benchmarks across all major dry bulk segments.
Unbaised, actionable market intelligence
- Access weekly and monthly publications packed with forward-looking insights on dry bulk flows, freight trends, and market disruptions.
- Dive into grains s&d dashboard, and coal, iron ore & steel outlooks with 18-months balances, regional and prices forecasts.
- Stay ahead of volatility with expert analysis linking real-time signals to evolving supply-demand dynamics.
Backtesting performance for access to reliable data
Kpler backtests data against customs figures to ensure unmatched accuracy and reliability, empowering businesses to detect market trends early, refine forecasts and make informed decisions.
Benefits for professionals across the dry bulk industry
Physical & financial traders
Evaluate commodity demand across all major & minor bulk commodities. Monitor physical flows as leading indicators for futures positioning and use real-time tracking to optimize trading strategies.
Market analysts
Track dry bulk market dynamics across routes and timeframes. Analyze port congestion, supply-demand balances, and seasonal patterns to evaluate price movements.
Charterers & brokers
Leverage real-time vessel positioning and trade flow data to optimize fixture timing, identify profitable opportunities, and secure the best deals by anticipating regional demand shifts.
Mining & agricultural companies
Monitor competitor shipments and global trade patterns to optimize export timing. Track demand signals to strategically position products.
Supply chain managers
Monitor cargo movements with predictive ETAs and port congestion analytics. Optimize inventory management and minimize operational delays.
Policy makers & governments
Gain visibility into dry bulk supply chains to support planning, trade security, and economic assessments.
Flexible access
& developer tools
Data delivery to fit your operations.
Kpler Web App
Monitor dry bulk commodities and vessels in real time through an intuitive, map-based interface trusted by global trade and maritime professionals.
API solutions
Access Kpler’s real-time API to seamlessly integrate commodity flows, vessel tracking, and market trend data into your applications for enhanced analysis, forecasting, and decision-making.
Excel Add-In
Integrate Kpler's data directly into your Excel workflows. Conduct market analysis, forecasting, and data visualization with ease.
Cloud DB
Harness the full potential of your data with Kpler's advanced cloud solutions. Perfect for SQL or Python users, our Snowflake-powered LiveDB and DataShare services offer seamless integration with your business intelligence tools.
Frequently asked questions
Kpler provides real-time cargo flows, freight analytics, and in-depth market insights across major and minor bulk commodities, enabling professionals to anticipate market shifts and make faster, data-driven decisions.
Kpler tracks over 16,500 dry bulk carriers globally, covering commodities including coal, iron ore, grains, metals, and fertilizers with granularity down to grades, sub-grades, and cargo quality.
Kpler provides up to 15 days of predictive cargo flows and up to 18 months of market forecasts, allowing users to anticipate cargo movements weeks ahead of customs data and plan strategically.
Kpler offers comprehensive freight analytics including ton-mile demand, commodities on water, fleet utilization, port congestion monitoring, voyage calculators, fixtures data, and freight benchmarks across all major dry bulk vessel segments from Handysize to Capesize.
Kpler backtests its data against customs figures to ensure unmatched accuracy and reliability, empowering businesses to detect market trends early and refine forecasts with confidence.
Physical and financial traders, market analysts, charterers and brokers, mining and agricultural companies, supply chain managers, and policymakers all use Kpler to optimize trading strategies, monitor competition, and manage operational risks.
Kpler offers flexible access through its web app, API solutions for seamless integration, Excel Add-In for workflow integration, and cloud database services powered by Snowflake for advanced users.
Kpler maintains over 7 years of historical dry bulk market data, enabling comprehensive trend analysis and long-term market assessments.
