A chart: The Baltic Index rose slightly as Capesize and Supramax rates rose
2025-08-13 21:43:57
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2025 points on August 13, 2025, up 0.40% month-on-month (compared to the previous value), marking its largest increase in three days. A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed six positive growths, five negative growths, and zero zero growths over the past 11 days. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1594 points, down 0.06% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3280 points, up 0.58%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1336 points, up 0.53%. 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 measures the cost of ships carrying dry bulk cargoes, edged up on Wednesday, driven by gains in Capesize and Suprasize rates.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 8 points, or 0.4%, to 2,025, its highest level since Aug. 8.
The capesize index rose 19 points, or 0.6%, to 3,280 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargo such as iron ore and coal, rose $158 to $27,206.
Dalian iron ore futures closed essentially flat.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 7 points, or 0.5%, to 1,336, extending its gains to a ninth consecutive session.
The panamax index fell for the fifth consecutive session, down 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,594 points. The index hit its lowest level since July 8.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $17 to $14,342.
The Baltic Exchange's main ocean freight index, which measures the cost of ships carrying dry bulk cargoes, edged up on Wednesday, driven by gains in Capesize and Suprasize rates.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 8 points, or 0.4%, to 2,025, its highest level since Aug. 8.
The capesize index rose 19 points, or 0.6%, to 3,280 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargo such as iron ore and coal, rose $158 to $27,206.
Dalian iron ore futures closed essentially flat.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 7 points, or 0.5%, to 1,336, extending its gains to a ninth consecutive session.
The panamax index fell for the fifth consecutive session, down 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,594 points. The index hit its lowest level since July 8.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $17 to $14,342.
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