A chart shows falling freight rates for various ship types dragging the Baltic Index down to a one-month low
2025-10-02 22:31:48
The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reported 1909 points on October 2, 2025, reaching a new low since August 21, 2025. It fell 3.59% month-on-month (from the previous value) and marked the fifth consecutive day of decline (including zero growth). A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI showed four positive growths, seven negative growths, and zero growths in the last 11 data periods. The Panamax Index (BPI) reported 1685 points, down 2.32% from the previous value; the Capesize Index (BCI) reported 2720 points, down 5.88%; and the Supramax Index (BSI) reported 1456 points, down 0.75%. 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 freight rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, extended its decline on Thursday, dropping to its lowest point in more than a month as rates fell across all vessel classes.
The main index, which measures rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels, fell 71 points to 1,909, its lowest level since Aug. 21. The index fell for the fifth consecutive session.
The capesize index fell 170 points to 2,720, its lowest level in more than a month.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell $1,406 to $22,562.
The panamax index fell 40 points to 1,685, its lowest level since Aug. 20.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $357 to $15,164.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell for the fifth consecutive session, down 11 points to 1,456.
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which monitors freight rates for ships transporting dry bulk commodities, extended its decline on Thursday, dropping to its lowest point in more than a month as rates fell across all vessel classes.
The main index, which measures rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels, fell 71 points to 1,909, its lowest level since Aug. 21. The index fell for the fifth consecutive session.
The capesize index fell 170 points to 2,720, its lowest level in more than a month.
Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, fell $1,406 to $22,562.
The panamax index fell 40 points to 1,685, its lowest level since Aug. 20.
Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, fell $357 to $15,164.
Among smaller vessels, the supramax index fell for the fifth consecutive session, down 11 points to 1,456.
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