Baltic Dry Index rises to one-week high at 3,399 points

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index rose for a third consecutive session on Monday, climbing about 0.8 percent to a one-week high of 3,399 points, sources indicated on 21 September 2026.

Market movement

The index movement recorded on Monday reflects a continuation of the modest upward trend seen over the latest three sessions, with the reported rise bringing the benchmark to 3,399 points, a one-week peak compared with the levels of the previous trading days.

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index tracks rates for ships that carry dry bulk commodities, and the modest advance of roughly 0.8 percent recorded on Monday was the third day in which the benchmark moved higher, according to The report.

Key reported figures from the item include:

• Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index: up about 0.8% to 3,399 points (one-week high).
• Capesize index: up 1.2% to 5,839 points.

Capesize sector

The capesize index was reported to have risen by 1.2 percent to 5,839 points on Monday; capesize vessels are typically employed to transport large cargoes and the report noted their common cargoes include iron ore and coal and that such ships often carry about 150,000 tons per cargo.

The capesize advance to 5,839 points was the clearest move highlighted in the report, standing above the overall dry bulk benchmark and marking the specific sector gain cited by reports on 21 September 2026.

The reports item confined itself to the index levels and percentage moves for the day, describing the Baltic Exchange benchmark and the capesize sub-index movements without extending into commentary on drivers or market reaction beyond the recorded figures.

Monday’s session therefore left the dry bulk index at a one-week apex of 3,399 points, with capesize showing a stronger single-line gain among the sub-indices reported, and the figures were published by reports on 21 September 2026.

The report provides a concise snapshot of the market’s short-term direction as reflected in the Baltic Exchange readings, recording the third straight session of gains and the capesize rise noted in the published summary.

Those following dry bulk freight rates can refer to the published numbers for a clear indication of the levels reached on Monday, with the Baltic Exchange’s headline index and the capesize sub-index reported as outlined above by reports.