The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index dropped to its lowest level since April 2021 on Tuesday, reports Reuters.
Baltic index fall
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index dropped to its lowest level since April 2021
The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, fell 126 points, or 5.5%, to 2,151, its lowest since April. 13.
Capsize index
- The capesize index slipped 229 points, or about 9%, to 2,325.
- Average daily earnings for capesizes, which transport 150,000-tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, dropped by $1,897 to $19,284.
- Chinese stainless steel futures surged more than 5% on Tuesday, boosted by tight supply concerns as producers cut production.
Panamax index
- The panamax index fell 134 points, or 4.7%, to 2,715.
- Average daily earnings for panamaxes, which ferry 60,000-70,000 tonne coal or grain cargoes, fell by $1,210 to $24,435.
Supermax index
- The supramax index fell 43 points to its lowest level since April at 1,958.
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Source: Reuters
