The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index .BADI rose to a more than one-month high on Monday, boosted by a jump in rates across vessel segments., reports XM.
The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, rose 81 points, or 4.1%, to 2,045, its highest level since Jan. 11.
Capesize index
The capesize index .BACI jumped 174 points, or 10.4%, to 1,849.
Average daily earnings for capesizes, which transport 150,000-tonne cargoes such as iron ore and coal, rose by $1,443 to $15,331.
Chinese coking coal futures surged more than 5% as supply remained relatively low and demand was expected to recover following the Lunar New Year holidays and the Winter Olympics.
Panamax index
The panamax index .BPNI edged up 66 points to 2,441.
Average daily earnings for panamaxes, which ferry 60,000-70,000 tonne coal or grain cargoes, gained $594 to $21,969.
Supramax index
The supramax index .BSIS advanced 17 points to 2,342.
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Source: XM
