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Baltic dry index falls on sharp Capesize losses despite strength in smaller segments

Jan 15, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Fines/Lumps

The Baltic Dry Index fell by 2.61% (42 points) d-o-d to 1,566 on 14 Jan’26. The decline was Capesize-led, driven by softer major bulk demand and increased tonnage supply, while resilience in smaller vessel provided only limited support. Capesize: BCI fell 5.07% (124 points) to 2,322. Panamax: BPI rose 0.75% (10 points) to 1,341. Supramax:…