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Baltic Dry Index extends losses as Capesize weakness overshadows Supramax resilience

Jun 6, 2026

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by

Nikita Shukla

in Fines/Lumps

3% drop in Capesize index drags BDI below 3,000-point level Charterers remain cautious amid subdued cargo inquiries The Baltic Exchange’s Dry Bulk Index (BDI) declined by 1.8% (56 points) d-o-d to 2,981 points on 5 June 2026, as softer activity in the Capesize segment outweighed resilience in smaller vessel classes. Charterers adopted a wait-and-see approach…