The Baltic Shipping Index fell to a one-week low as shipping rates fell across various segments

The latest data show that on July 29, 2025, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reported 2109 points, the lowest in five days, down 5.26% from the previous value, the largest decline since June 26, 2025, and the third consecutive day of decline (including 0 growth). According to the comprehensive short-term table, the latest 11 BDI data growth situations are: positive growth 7 times, negative growth 4 times, and zero growth 0 times. Among them, the Panamax Freight Index (BPI) reported 1741 points, down 3.17% from the previous value, the Capesize Freight Index (BCI) reported 3476 points, down 7.90%, and the BSI reported 1281 points, down 0.62%. The latest 720-day chart and ten-year chart of the Baltic Dry Index + three major sub-items are detailed in the latest information special chart.

The Baltic Exchange's main seaborne index, which measures freight rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell to its lowest level in a week on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand across all ship sectors.

The main index tracking rates for Capesize, Panamax and Handysize ships fell 117 points, or 5.3 percent, to 2,109, the lowest level since July 22.

The Capesize index fell 298 points, or 7.9%, to 3,476, its lowest level in a week.

Capesize ships typically carry 150,000 tons of cargo, such as iron ore and coal, but their average daily earnings fell by $2,466 to $28,830.

On Tuesday, iron ore futures prices were well above the key psychological level of $100 a tonne, as investors closely watched the resumption of trade talks between China and the United States for signs of progress.

The Panamax index fell 57 points, or 3.2 percent, to 1,741, its lowest level since July 10.

Panamax ships, which typically carry 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal or grain, saw their average daily earnings decrease by $509 to $15,671.

Among small vessels, the Handyship Index fell 8 points, or 0.6%, to 1,281.