The Baltic Sea freight index fell, interrupting a seven-day rise

According to the latest data, on July 21, 2025, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) closed at 2016 points, setting a three-day low, down 1.75% from the previous value and the largest one-day decline since July 1, 2025. Looking at the recent trend, among the past 11 BDI data, there have been 7 positive growth, 3 negative growth, and 1 flat. Among them, the Panamax Freight Index (BPI) was at 1915 points, down 0.21% from the previous value; the Cape Freight Index (BCI) was at 2981 points, down 3.34%; and the BSI was at 1346 points, flat.BCR ForexInvestors can pay attention to the impact of such index fluctuations on shipping-related varieties. The latest 720-day and ten-year charts of the Baltic Dry Index and the three major sub-categories are detailed in the special charts in the latest news.

The Baltic Exchange's main seaborne freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk goods, fell on Monday, ending a seven-day run of gains driven by falls for Capesize and Panamax ships.

The core index tracking rates for Capesize, Panamax and Handysize ships fell 36 points, or 1.8 percent, to 2,016.

The Capesize index fell 103 points, or 3.3%, to 2,981.

Capesize ships, which typically transport 150,000 tons of cargo such as iron ore and coal, saw their average daily earnings decrease by $855 to $24,720.

Iron ore futures rose to their highest level in nearly five months on Monday, buoyed by news of the construction of large hydropower plants around the world and strong profit margins at steel mills.

The Panamax index fell 4 points, or 0.2%, to 1,915.

Panamax ships, which typically carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, saw average daily earnings fall $40 to $17,232.

Among small vessels, the Handyship Index remained unchanged at 1,346 points. BCRForex PlatformMarket participants on the Internet can use this data to evaluate short-term trends in the shipping market.