The latest data shows that the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reported 1465 points on July 10, 2025, a new high since June 30, 2025, up 2.95% month-on-month (compared with the previous value), the largest increase since June 13, 2025. According to the comprehensive short-term table, the growth of the last 11 BDI data is: positive growth 2 times, negative growth 8 times, and zero growth 1 time. Among them, the Panamax Index (BPI) reported 1723 points, up 6.29% from the previous value, the Capesize Index (BCI) reported 1664 points, up 0.60%, and the Supramax Index (BSI) reported 1182 points, up 2.69%. For the latest 720-day trend chart and ten-year trend chart of the Baltic Dry Index + three major sub-items, please see the special chart.



The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks freight rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Thursday as rates for all vessel classes increased.

The main index tracking freight rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels rose 42 points, or 3%, to 1,465.

The Capesize index rose 10 points, or 0.6%, to 1,664. The contract snapped a 17-session losing streak.

Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically carry 150,000 tonnes of cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose $84 to $13,799.

Iron ore futures rose for a third straight session, hitting multi-month highs, as expectations of a new round of reforms to rein in steel supply and more stimulus from top steel consumer China boosted sentiment.

The Panamax index rose 102 points, or 6.3%, to 1,723, its highest level since July 31 last year.

Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels, which typically carry 60,000 to 70,000 tonnes of coal or grain, rose $917 to $15,507.

Among smaller vessels, the supramax index rose 31 points, or 2.7%, to 1,182.