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Baltic Dry Index Hits 6-Week Low

6/16/2026
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Baltic Dry Index Hits 6-Week Low

Baltic Dry Index Falls to Over 6-Week Low

The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index decreased 0.3% to 2720 on Monday, the lowest since April 30.

Index Details

  • The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, fell 1.3% to 4053.
  • On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, increased 0.4% to 2291.
  • The supramax index rose 1.3% to 1664.

Source: Trading Economics