Baltic Dry Index falls 99 points to 3,521
The Baltic Dry Index fell on Thursday, declining 99 points (-2.73%) to 3,521. The Capesize index dropped 278 points (-4.3%) to 6,122, while daily earnings fell $2,522 to $52,016.
The Baltic Dry Index fell on Thursday, dragged by weaker rates for larger vessels. 73%) to 3,521. 3%) to 6,122; capesize daily earnings fell $2,522 to $52,016 (around 150,000 dwt; typically carries iron ore and coal). 2%) to 2,409; panamax daily earnings fell $41 to $21,684 (about 60—70,000 dwt; typically coal or grains).
5%) to 1,713. Handysize index (BHSI) rose 9 points to 931.