A chart: The Baltic Index continues to rise, and freight rates for all ship types have increased
2025-08-14 22:07:19
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2039 points on August 14, 2025, a four-day high. It rose 0.69% month-on-month (from the previous value), marking its largest increase in four days and the second consecutive day of increases (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI's growth over the past 11 days has been: 7 positive, 4 negative, and 0 zero growth. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1603 points, up 0.56% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3304 points, up 0.73%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1345 points, up 0.67%. 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 shipping dry bulk cargoes, rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as rates across all vessel classes increased.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 14 points, or 0.7%, to 2,039, its highest level since Aug. 8.
The capesize index rose 24 points, or 0.7%, to 3,304 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose $198 to $27,404.
Iron ore futures fell.
The Panamax index snapped a five-day losing streak, rising 9 points, or 0.6%, to 1,603.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $83 to $14,425.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 9 points, or 0.7%, to 1,345, its highest level in more than three weeks. The index rose for the tenth consecutive session.
The Baltic Exchange's main ocean freight index, which measures the cost of shipping dry bulk cargoes, rose for a third consecutive session on Thursday as rates across all vessel classes increased.
The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 14 points, or 0.7%, to 2,039, its highest level since Aug. 8.
The capesize index rose 24 points, or 0.7%, to 3,304 points.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose $198 to $27,404.
Iron ore futures fell.
The Panamax index snapped a five-day losing streak, rising 9 points, or 0.6%, to 1,603.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $83 to $14,425.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 9 points, or 0.7%, to 1,345, its highest level in more than three weeks. The index rose for the tenth consecutive session.
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