baltic dry index

gCaptain’s full news coverage of the Baltic Exchange Index, which tracks rates for dry bulk ships including capesize, panamax and supramax vessels.


Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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Baltic Index Marks First Gain of 2014

he Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Wednesday, marking its first gain this year,

January 15, 2014
Total Views: 54

Monday, January 13, 2014
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Falling Capesize Rates Bring Down Baltic Index

The Baltic's capesize index dropped 11.61 percent, shedding 244 points to

January 13, 2014
Total Views: 30

Monday, December 16, 2013
Baltic Dry Index Heads for Best Quarter Since 2011

Baltic Dry Index Heads for Best Quarter Since 2011

The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of costs to transport commodities by sea, is poised for its best quarter since 2011 on stronger Chinese demand for imports of

December 16, 2013
Total Views: 25

Friday, November 15, 2013
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Baltic Sea Freight Index Down On Capesize, Panamax Weakness

Nov 15 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which gauges the cost of shipping bulk commodities such as iron ore, grain, coal

November 15, 2013
Total Views: 34

Monday, September 30, 2013
Baltic Index Falls As Chinese Holiday Saps Demand For Bigger Vessels
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Baltic Index Falls As Chinese Holiday Saps Demand For Bigger Vessels

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which gauges the cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore, cement, grain and coal, fell on Monday on lower

September 30, 2013
Total Views: 20

Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Shipping Rates Seen at Three-Year High on Record Ore to China
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Shipping Rates Seen at Three-Year High on Record Ore to China

The cost of hauling iron ore is poised to rise to a three-year high after shipments to China expanded to a record, boosting returns for Nippon Yusen K.K. and

September 10, 2013
Total Views: 12

Monday, September 9, 2013
Baltic Dry Index Sails to Biggest Gain in 4 Years

Baltic Dry Index Sails to Biggest Gain in 4 Years

By Isaac Arnsdorf Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) — The cost of shipping raw materials surged the most in more than four years as strengthening steel prices in China

September 9, 2013
Total Views: 13

Friday, September 6, 2013
Strong Capesize Segment Helps Baltic Index Close Out Big Week

Strong Capesize Segment Helps Baltic Index Close Out Big Week

Sept 6 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index jumped 5.71 percent on Friday due to increased activity across all vessels,

September 6, 2013
Total Views: 50

Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Soars on Chinese Demand for Iron Ore

Sept 4 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which gauges the cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore, cement, grain,

September 4, 2013
Total Views: 28

Friday, August 30, 2013
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Baltic Index Down For 3rd Day On Capesize Weakness

Aug 30 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which gauges the cost of shipping commodities such as iron ore, cement, grain,

August 30, 2013
Total Views: 53

Friday, August 23, 2013
Baltic Dry Index Up as Capesize Rates Hit 9-Month High

Baltic Dry Index Up as Capesize Rates Hit 9-Month High

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday as Chinese demand for iron ore pushed

August 23, 2013
Total Views: 23

Monday, August 12, 2013
Baltic Dry Index Drops Below 1,000
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Baltic Dry Index Drops Below 1,000

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell 5 points on Monday to its lowest since June

August 12, 2013
Total Views: 20

Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Baltic Index Falls Further On Lower Capesize, Panamax Rates
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Baltic Index Falls Further On Lower Capesize, Panamax Rates

Aug 6 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for the third

August 6, 2013
Total Views: 46

Friday, July 12, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Gains on Higher Capesize and Panamax Rates

July 12 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose on Friday on

July 12, 2013
Total Views: 30

Friday, July 5, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Sees Biggest Weekly Decline Since December 2012

The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-shipping costs, fell for a fourth day, capping the biggest weekly decline since December, as rates declined for

July 5, 2013
Total Views: 46

Friday, June 28, 2013
Baltic Dry in Longest Rally Since 2006

Baltic Dry in Longest Rally Since 2006

Shipping rates for iron ore rallied for the longest since 2006 as record fleet growth slows and amid speculation that demand is rising to deliver the

June 28, 2013
Total Views: 46

Friday, June 21, 2013
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Baltic Dry Index Climbs to Highest Level of 2013

June 21 (Reuters) – The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, touched a high for

June 21, 2013
Total Views: 71

Monday, June 17, 2013
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Capesize Bulkers Turn First Profit in 5 Months

June 17 (Bloomberg) — Ships hauling iron ore earned more than they need to cover running for the first time in almost five months, amid speculation that

June 17, 2013
Total Views: 54

Friday, June 14, 2013
Higher Activity Across All Vessels Pushes Up Baltic Index
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Higher Activity Across All Vessels Pushes Up Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the seventh consecutive day Friday to their

June 14, 2013
Total Views: 17

Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Higher Rates For Bigger Vessels Perk Up Baltic Index

Higher Rates For Bigger Vessels Perk Up Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the fifth straight day on Wednesday, as

June 12, 2013
Total Views: 29