Baltic dry index declines on Capesize and Supramax weakness, Panamax offers partial support

The Baltic dry index declined by 1.13% (21 points) d-o-d to 1,830 on 6 Jan’26. It slipped as weakness in Capesize and Supramax segments outweighed Panamax gains. Softer iron ore demand and ample vessel supply pressured Capesize, while weaker minor bulk cargoes weighed on Supramax.

• Capesize: BCI declined 1.08% (33 points) to 3,016.
• Panamax: BPI rose by 0.85% (11 points) to 1,304.
• Supramax: BSI down by 3.07% (32 points) to 1,011.