The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2019 points on September 8, 2025, a five-day high and a 2.02% month-on-month increase (compared to the previous value). This marked the largest increase since August 26, 2025, and the third 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 positive seven times, negative four times, and zero zero. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1846 points, up 2.44% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 2912 points, up 2.72%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1464 points, up 0.55%. For the latest 720-day and 10-year charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three major sub-segments, please see the dedicated charts.



The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk shipping index, which monitors freight rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, hit a one-week high on Monday, driven by rising freight rates across all vessel types.

The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 40 points, or 2%, to 2,019, its highest level since Sept. 1.

The Capesize index also rose to a one-week high, rising 77 points, or 2.7%, to 2,912, its highest level since September 1.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose by $637 to $24,150.

Iron ore futures rose for a fifth straight session on Monday, supported by a sharp drop in shipments from major suppliers and strong steel exports from top consumer China.

The Panamax index rose 44 points, or 2.4%, to 1,846, reaching its highest level since August 29.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose by $392 to $16,613.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 8 points, or 0.6%, to 1,464.