Baltic Dry Index rises ~1% for second straight session
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index rose about 1% to 3,620 points for a second session, with gains across all vessel segments. Capesize advanced 1.4% to 6,400; Panamax held at 2,414; Supramax rose 0.7% to 1,704.
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for a second session on Wednesday, adding about 1% to 3,620 points and getting support from all vessel segments. 4% to 6,400 points. 7% to 1,704 points.