One chart: The Baltic Dry Index rises to a more than four-month high, with increases across all ship types.
2026-04-17 23:01:27
Latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached 2567 points on April 17, 2026, a new high since December 8, 2025, up 1.74% month-on-month, the largest increase since April 15, 2026, and marking the 11th consecutive day of increase (including zero growth). Looking at the short-term charts, the recent 11 BDI data points show: 11 positive increases, 0 negative increases, and 0 zero increases. Specifically, the Panamax Freight Index (BPI) was 1975 points, up 0.25% from the previous value; the Capesize Freight Index (BCI) was 4128 points, up 2.53%; and the Supramax Freight Index (BSI) was 1415 points, up 1.22%. 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 Dry Index (which monitors freight rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities) surged to its highest level in more than four months on Friday and recorded a weekly gain, as freight rates rose across all vessels.
The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks freight rates for Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax vessels, rose 44 points, or 1.7%, to 2,567, its highest level since early December 2025.
The index rose for the eleventh consecutive trading day, accumulating a 16.6% gain this week, marking its largest weekly increase since the end of January.
The Capesize bulk carrier index rose 102 points, or about 2.5%, to 4,128 points, a new high in more than four months. The index rose 24.4% for the week.
The average daily revenue of Capesize vessels carrying 150,000 tons of cargo (including iron ore and coal) rose by $920 to $33,932.
On Friday, iron ore futures prices in Dalian rose slightly.
"The freight market shows strong demand for Capesize bulk carriers in the Pacific region," Kpler said in a report on Wednesday.
The Panamax index rose 5 points, or about 0.3%, to 1,975, its highest level since early March, and recorded a weekly gain of 6.5%.
The average daily earnings of Panamax vessels (typically carrying 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain) increased by $43 to $17,773.
The Supramax bulk carrier index rose 17 points, or 1.2%, to 1415. The index has risen 8.2% this week.
The Baltic Dry Index (which monitors freight rates for vessels transporting dry bulk commodities) surged to its highest level in more than four months on Friday and recorded a weekly gain, as freight rates rose across all vessels.
The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks freight rates for Capesize, Panamax, and Supramax vessels, rose 44 points, or 1.7%, to 2,567, its highest level since early December 2025.
The index rose for the eleventh consecutive trading day, accumulating a 16.6% gain this week, marking its largest weekly increase since the end of January.
The Capesize bulk carrier index rose 102 points, or about 2.5%, to 4,128 points, a new high in more than four months. The index rose 24.4% for the week.
The average daily revenue of Capesize vessels carrying 150,000 tons of cargo (including iron ore and coal) rose by $920 to $33,932.
On Friday, iron ore futures prices in Dalian rose slightly.
"The freight market shows strong demand for Capesize bulk carriers in the Pacific region," Kpler said in a report on Wednesday.
The Panamax index rose 5 points, or about 0.3%, to 1,975, its highest level since early March, and recorded a weekly gain of 6.5%.
The average daily earnings of Panamax vessels (typically carrying 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain) increased by $43 to $17,773.
The Supramax bulk carrier index rose 17 points, or 1.2%, to 1415. The index has risen 8.2% this week.
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