Baltic index marks best day in a month on firm vessel rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, recorded its best day in a month on Tuesday, bolstered by higher demand for all vessel segments.

Baltic index posts biggest fall in nearly 2 months

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell for the 11th consecutive session on Thursday, marking its biggest percentage fall in nearly two months, on waning capesize demand.

Baltic index falls for eighth straight session on lower capesize rates

The Baltic index, which reflects rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, fell 1 point to 2,311 points. The index has fallen for eight straight sessions.

Weaker demand across vessels drags Baltic index

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell on Tuesday for a fourth straight session because of lower demand across vessel categories.

Baltic index up for tenth consecutive session on stronger capesize demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for a tenth-straight session on Wednesday, holding on to a near nine-year peak touched last week, helped by higher capesize demand.

Baltic index rises for sixth session on uptick in panamax demand

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose for a sixth-straight session on Thursday, holding near a 5-1/2 year high, supported by firmer panamax and supramax demand.

Baltic index at 5-1/2 year high on strong demand across vessels

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index rose to its highest since December 2013 on Wednesday, pushed by strong demand across all vessel categories, with the panamax index hitting an eight-year high.