The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2046 points on October 16, 2025, a three-day high and a 2.45% month-on-month increase (compared to the previous value), marking the largest increase in three days. A comprehensive short-term chart shows that the BDI has experienced six positive growth periods, five negative growth periods, and zero zero growth periods over the past 11 days. The Panamax Index (BPI) rose 0.27% to 1826 points, the Capesize Index (BCI) rose 4.87% to 3058 points, and the Supramax Index (BSI) rose 0.28% to 1422 points. For the latest 720-day and 10-year charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three 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, edged up on Thursday, driven by gains across all vessel sectors.

The main index measuring freight rates for Capesize, Panamax and Supramax vessels rose 49 points, or 2.5%, to 2,046.

On Tuesday, Washington and Beijing began imposing additional port fees on ocean carriers transporting everything from holiday toys to crude oil.

“Container freight rates are trending more positively due to the impact of Chinese port charges as U.S. port charges come into effect,” Jefferies analysts said in a note.

The capesize index rose 142 points, or 4.9%, to 3,058.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose by $1,173 to $25,358.

Dalian iron ore futures extended their decline on Thursday, hitting their lowest point in more than six weeks, dragged down by expectations of lower demand from top consumer China.

The panamax index rose 5 points to 1,826, its highest level since Sept. 26.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000-70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $47 to $16,433.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 4 points to 1,422.