Baltic dry index slides on Capesize weakness despite mixed segment performance
he Baltic dry index fell by 1.75% (30 points) d-o-d to 1,688 on 9 Jan’26. It fell mainly due to Capesize weakness, with softer iron ore and coal demand, lower post-holiday activity, and higher vessel availability weighing on rates, while modest Panamax gains were insufficient to offset losses.
- Capesize: BCI declined 2.98% (81 points) to 2,640.
- Panamax: BPI rose 0.67% (9 points) to 1,345.
- Supramax: BSI dropped by 0.92% (9 points) to 967.
