The Baltic Dry Bulk Shipping Index rises for 13 consecutive days

Golden Ten Data Futures, April 21 – According to foreign media reports, the Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index rose for the 13th consecutive trading day, driven by an increase in Supramax vessel freight rates. The Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index increased by 7 points, or 0.3%, from the previous trading day to 2,640 points, reaching its highest level since early December 2025. The Capesize vessel freight index remained steady at 4,300 points, marking a more than four-month high. Average daily earnings for Capesize vessels dropped by $1 to $35,495. The Panamax vessel freight index fell by 1 point, or about 0.2%, to 1,973 points. Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels decreased by $27 to $17,758. The Supramax bulk carrier freight index rose by 21 points, or 1.5%, to 1,443 points.