The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2079 points on September 9, 2025, reaching a new high since July 29, 2025. It rose 2.97% month-on-month (from the previous value), the largest increase since August 26, 2025, and marked the fourth consecutive day of increases (including zero increases). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed seven positive increases, four negative increases, and zero increases in the last 11 data points. Among them, the Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1923 points, up 4.17% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3016 points, up 3.57%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1473 points, up 0.61%. 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 more than one-month high on Tuesday, driven by rising freight rates for all vessel types.

The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 60 points, or 3%, to 2,079, its highest level since July 29.

Meanwhile, the Capesize index rose to a two-week high, rising 104 points, or 3.6%, to 3,016, its highest level since August 26.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose by $867 to $25,017.

Iron ore futures rose for a sixth straight session on growing concerns about the supply outlook from Guinea's massive Simandou project and expectations of a recovery in demand from top consumer China.

The Panamax index rose 77 points, or 4.2%, to 1,923, reaching its highest level since July 17.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose by $698 to $17,311.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 9 points, or 0.6%, to 1,473.