The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2104 points on November 7, 2025, a new high since October 13, 2025, up 1.99% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive day of increase (including zero growth). Looking at the short-term charts, the recent 11 BDI data points show: 6 positive increases, 4 negative increases, and 1 zero increase. Specifically, the Panamax Freight Index (BPI) was 1833 points, up 0.88% from the previous value; the Capesize Freight Index (BCI) was 3341 points, up 3.05%; and the Supramax Freight Index (BSI) was 1319 points, up 0.53%. For detailed 720-day and 10-year trend charts of the Baltic Dry Index and its three main sub-indices, please refer to the specially designed charts.



The Baltic Exchange’s main shipping index, which tracks freight rates for dry bulk vessels, rose to its highest level in more than three weeks on Friday and recorded a weekly gain, thanks to improved freight rates across all shipping sectors.

The main index tracking freight rates for Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax vessels rose 41 points, or 2%, to 2104, its highest level since October 13. The index gained 7% this week.

The Capesize index rose 99 points, or 3.1%, to 3,341, its highest level in more than three weeks, marking a weekly gain of 14.1% and its second consecutive week of increases.

The average daily earnings of Capesize vessels transporting 150,000 tons of cargo, such as iron ore and coal, increased by $821 to $27,709.

On Friday, iron ore futures prices in Dalian fell, recording a weekly decline, as weak steel demand and production cuts put pressure on prices in China, the world's largest consumer.

The Panamax index rose 16 points, or 0.9%, to 1,833, on track for a weekly gain.

The average daily earnings of Panamax vessels (typically carrying 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain) rose by $150 to $16,501.

Among smaller vessels, the Very Large Vessels Index rose 7 points, or 0.5%, to 1,319.