A chart: Baltic freight index rises due to strong performance of various ship types
2025-08-07 21:53:19
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2008 points on August 7, 2025, a four-day high and up 0.70% month-on-month (compared to the previous value), marking the second consecutive day of increases (including zero increases). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI's growth over the past 11 days has been as follows: five positive increases, six negative increases, and zero increases. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1649 points, up 0.37% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3204 points, up 0.53%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1317 points, up 1.31%. For the latest 720-day and 10-year charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three sub-segments, please see the dedicated charts.
The Baltic Exchange's main ocean freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Thursday, supported by stronger freight rates across all vessel types.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 14 points, or 0.7%, to 2,008.
The capesize index rose 17 points, or 0.5%, to 3,204 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose $142 to $26,576.
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower as record exports from top producer Brazil weighed on market sentiment.
The Panamax index rose 6 points, or 0.4%, to 1,649 points.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $54 to $14,845.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 17 points, or 1.3%, to 1,317, its highest level since July 22.
The Baltic Exchange's main ocean freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Thursday, supported by stronger freight rates across all vessel types.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 14 points, or 0.7%, to 2,008.
The capesize index rose 17 points, or 0.5%, to 3,204 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose $142 to $26,576.
Dalian iron ore futures edged lower as record exports from top producer Brazil weighed on market sentiment.
The Panamax index rose 6 points, or 0.4%, to 1,649 points.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $54 to $14,845.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 17 points, or 1.3%, to 1,317, its highest level since July 22.
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