Baltic Dry Index Rises for 4th Session

17 Mar, 2026

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index increased 0.5% to 2038 on Monday, following a 2.8% rise in the previous session. The capesize index, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, advanced 1.6% to 29...

How Shifting Trade Flows are Driving Dry Bulk Demand in 2026

17 Mar, 2026

The dry bulk market entered 2026 with a stronger-than-expected start. January rates came in well above seasonal norms across all vessel classes, a strong early signal for the year ahead. Despite structural headwinds, China’s economic slowdo...

Dry Bulk Shipping: Is a Weaker Global Grains Crop on the Horizon?

17 Mar, 2026

The dry bulk market could be facing a shortage of grain stocks over the next few months, which could have a negative impact on demand. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Intermodal said that “as the situation in the Middle East unfolds...

Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2028 up 56 points

16 Mar, 2026

Today, Friday, March 13 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 56 points, reaching 2028 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The in...

Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2038 up 10 points

16 Mar, 2026

Today, Monday, March 16 2026, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 10 points, reaching 2038 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The in...

NASCO returns to China Merchants yard for ultramax brace

15 Mar, 2026

NASCO Chinese bulker owner Nanjing Ocean Shipping Co (NASCO) has signed a contract for two ultramax bulk carriers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Nanjing) as it continues to expand its fleet. The 63,500 dwt newbuilds are scheduled for ...

Pan Ocean bulks up with Qingdao Beihai newcastlemaxes

15 Mar, 2026

Pan Ocean South Korea’s Pan Ocean has expanded its newbuilding programme by exercising options for two additional newcastlemax bulk carriers at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The Harim Group-controlled shipowner confirmed in a filing that the...

Baltic Dry Index Rises Further, Posts Weekly Gain

14 Mar, 2026

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk index, which tracks rates for vessels transporting dry commodities, advanced for a third session on Friday, rising about 2.8% to 2,028 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes...