Baltic index drops as rates soften across segments

The Baltic dry bulk index extended its decline, falling 3.1% (88 points) d-o-d to 2,727 on 05 Dec’25, weighed down by softer rates across all major segments. Capesize came under sharper pressure as chartering activity slowed, while Panamax weakened amid muted grain and coal demand. Supramax also edged lower as cargo volumes softened across key trade routes.

• Capesize: The BCI dropped 4.4% (236 points) to 5,083.
• Panamax: The BPI slipped 1.4% (26 points) to 1,837.
• Supramax: The BSI dipped 0.35% (5 points) to 1,436.