Tag: baltic index trend

The Baltic dry index dropped by 2.95% (54 points) d-o-d to 1,776 on 7 Jan’26. The index fell mainly due to a sharp drop in Capesize rates caused by weaker iron ore and coal demand, fixtures at lower levels, excess vessel availability, and early-year seasonal softness. Capesize: BCI went down 4.58% (138 points) to 2,878.…