One chart: Baltic Index all ship freight rates fell
2025-09-29 23:10:11
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2220 points on September 29, 2025, a four-day low and down 1.73% month-on-month (from the previous value). This marked the largest drop since September 3, 2025, and the second consecutive day of decline (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed seven positive growths, four negative growths, and zero growth in the last 11 data points. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1818 points, down 0.76% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3524 points, down 2.84%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1478 points, down 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 dry bulk shipping index, which monitors freight rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on Monday as freight rates fell across all vessel classes.
The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels fell 39 points to 2,220.
The capesize index fell 103 points to 3,524 points.
Average daily earnings for Cape vessels, which typically carry 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell by $848 to $29,228.
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, weighed down by sluggish steel demand and rising inventories at Chinese ports.
The Panamax index fell 14 points to 1,818.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $126 to $16,358.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell 1 point to 1,478, its lowest level since Sept. 9.
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk shipping index, which monitors freight rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, fell on Monday as freight rates fell across all vessel classes.
The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels fell 39 points to 2,220.
The capesize index fell 103 points to 3,524 points.
Average daily earnings for Cape vessels, which typically carry 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell by $848 to $29,228.
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, weighed down by sluggish steel demand and rising inventories at Chinese ports.
The Panamax index fell 14 points to 1,818.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $126 to $16,358.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell 1 point to 1,478, its lowest level since Sept. 9.
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