Baltic dry index drops to 1-week low on softer sentiment

The Baltic Dry Index fell by 0.9% (19 points) to 2,037 on 23 Mar’26 against 20 Mar, reaching a one-week low, amid slower fixing activity and cautious chartering sentiment despite steady cargo flows.

• Capesize: BCI decreased 1.1% (34 points) to 2,937.
• Panamax: BPI fell 0.8% (16 points) to 1,888.
• Supramax: BSI dipped 0.5% (6 points) to 1,218.