March 20, 2026

Baltic dry bulk index continues its strong run on Capesize rally

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The Baltic dry bulk index recorded its strongest daily surge since Oct’13, jumping 9.4% (245 points) d-o-d to 2,845 on 3 Dec. Capesize drove the rally on exceptional chartering momentum, while Panamax weakened on softer grain and coal demand Supramax was steady amid balanced availability and cargo volumes.

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  • Capesize:The BCI jumped 16.3% (751 points) to 5,387.
  • Panamax:The BPI slipped 1.2% (23 points) to 1,892.
  • Supramax:The BSI eased by 0.21% (3 points) to 1,444.