The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2134 points on September 30, 2025, reaching a new low since September 12, 2025. It fell 3.87% month-on-month (from the previous value), marking the largest drop since July 30, 2025, and the third consecutive day of decline (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed six positive growths, five negative growths, and zero zero growth in the last 11 data points. The Panamax Index (BPI) was at 1776 points, down 2.31% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) was at 3305 points, down 6.21%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) was at 1473 points, down 0.34%. 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 fell to its lowest in more than two weeks on Tuesday as ship freight rates fell across the board, although the index posted its second consecutive quarterly gain.

The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels fell 86 points to 2,134, the lowest level since Sept. 12. However, the index rose 5.4% for the month and 43.3% for the quarter.

The capesize index fell 219 points to 3,305, a two-week low, but is up about 13% this month.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell $1,823 to $27,405.

Iron ore futures fell on weak Chinese manufacturing data but recorded a solid quarterly gain as strong export-driven gains in July and August offset recent losses.

The Panamax index fell to a near one-month low, down 42 points to 1,776, its lowest level since September 4. The index is down 3.8% this month.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $373 to $15,985.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell 5 points to 1,473, its lowest level since Sept. 8.