A chart: Baltic Index extends gains on rising capesize rates
2025-09-15 21:45:21
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2153 points on September 15, 2025, reaching a new high since July 28, 2025. It rose 1.27% month-on-month (from the previous value), marking its largest increase in three days and the second consecutive day of increases (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed positive growth seven times, negative growth four times, and zero growth zero times in the last 11 data points. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 2003 points, down 0.15% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3154 points, up 2.74%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1493 points, up 0.07%. 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 main sea freight index, which monitors rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, extended gains from the previous session to reach a more than one-month high on Monday, supported by rising Capesize rates.
The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 27 points, or 1.3%, to 2,153, its highest level since July 28.
The capesize index rose 84 points, or 2.7%, to 3,154, its highest level since August 18.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargo such as iron ore and coal, rose by $699 to $26,156.
Iron ore futures prices closed lower on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Panamax index snapped a seven-day winning streak, falling 3 points, or 0.2%, to 2,003.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $29 to $18,027.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,493 points.
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which monitors rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, extended gains from the previous session to reach a more than one-month high on Monday, supported by rising Capesize rates.
The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 27 points, or 1.3%, to 2,153, its highest level since July 28.
The capesize index rose 84 points, or 2.7%, to 3,154, its highest level since August 18.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargo such as iron ore and coal, rose by $699 to $26,156.
Iron ore futures prices closed lower on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Panamax index snapped a seven-day winning streak, falling 3 points, or 0.2%, to 2,003.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $29 to $18,027.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 1 point, or 0.1%, to 1,493 points.
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