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Baltic Dry Index falls over 50 points d-o-d to 1-week low on weak Capesize performance

May 19, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Fines/Lumps

Capesize index drops on weak iron ore demand Improved minor bulk demand supports freight The Baltic Dry Index declined marginally by 1.87% (59 points) to 3,092 on 18 May 2026 against 15 May, as weakness in the Capesize segment outweighed relatively stable performance in smaller vessel classes. Segment-wise trends Capesize: The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI)…