Baltic Dry Index Up to 1-Month High

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The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index rose 1.4% to reach its highest point since June 8, 2026, driven by a 2% increase in the capesize index which transports large dry bulk cargoes like iron ore and coal. This reflects tightening supply conditions in the dry bulk shipping sector.

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose about 1.4% to its highest since June 8 at 2,910 on Thursday, following a marginal decrease in the prior session. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, advanced 2% to a one-month ...