Baltic Dry Index rises to near 4-month high on firm Capesize momentum, tightening vessel supply

The Baltic Dry Index is standing close at 4-month high level 1.6% (39 points) d-o-d to 2,523 on 16 Apr’26, amid strong iron ore demand, tightening vessel supply, and increased Atlantic basin activity, and higher tonnage demand.

• Capesize: BCI surged 1.5% (62 points) to 4,026.
• Panamax: BPI rose 1.1% (22 points) to 1,970.
• Supramax: BSI inched up 2% (27 points) to 1,398.