Baltic Dry Index Up to 2-Month High

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The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index rose to a two-month high of 3,063 points, supported mainly by larger vessel segments like capesize which transport heavy commodities such as iron ore. This upward trend marks the fifth consecutive daily increase in dry bulk shipping rates.

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, climbing by 4.3% to its highest since June 3 at 3,063 points, mainly supported by the larger segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and ...