June 2026
11-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 42 points to reach 2,729 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 161 points to 4,140 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,456 to $37,551. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) increased by 40 points to 2,251 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk increased by $358 to $20,255. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 15 points to 1,633 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $196 to $20,645. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 15 points to 890 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $278 to $16,022 per day.
10-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 47 points to reach 2,771 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 140 points to 4,301 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,267 to $39,007. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) increased by 6 points to 2,211 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk increased by $51 to $19,897. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 4 points to 1,618 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $53 to $20,449. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 7 points to 875 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $115 to $15,744 per day.
9-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 98 points to reach 2,818 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 278 points to 4,441 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $2,524 to $40,274. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 13 points to 2,205 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $120 to $19,846. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 18 points to 1,614 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $228 to $20,396. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 3 points to 868 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $64 to $15,629 per day.
8-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 65 points to reach 2,916 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 174 points to 4,719 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,576 to $42,798. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 18 points to 2,218 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $155 to $19,966. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 8 points to 1,596 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $101 to $20,168. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 1 point to 865 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $19 to $15,565 per day.
8-June-2026
Capesize Bulk Carrier Market – Baltic Capesize Index (BCI)
The capesize bulk carrier market ended the week on a weaker note, with the Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) 182 5TC slipping from just below $50,000 at the beginning of the week to $44,374. This movement pointed to a clear loss of momentum as trading progressed. Market activity was marked by consistently thin liquidity, reduced participation because of the Athens-based Posidonia exhibition, and generally quiet miner involvement. These factors left the capesize bulk carrier market exposed to downward pressure. In the Pacific capesize bulk carrier market, sentiment deteriorated steadily during the week, as Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) C5 levels softened on limited capesize bulk carrier cargo flow and insufficient support from major miners. Capesize bulk carrier fixtures moved progressively lower, starting around $15.80 early in the week and easing to $14.90 by the close. The East Coast South America (ECSA) and West Africa (WAFR) to China capesize bulk carrier market followed a comparable, though more gradual, weakening pattern, with Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) C3 index dates drifting lower and spreads widening before later stems settled around $36.30. The North Atlantic capesize bulk carrier market initially held up better, briefly supported by short-duration TA (Trans Atlantic) capesize bulk carrier activity, but this support faded as the week advanced and sentiment softened in line with the wider capesize bulk carrier market. Fronthaul capesize bulk carrier market activity remained notably quiet throughout the week.
Panamax Bulk Carrier Market – Baltic Panamax Index (BPI)
The panamax bulk carrier market began the week on a quiet footing, affected by regional holidays and the Athens-based Posidonia exhibition, with limited activity encouraging many participants to review their panamax bulk carrier positions. Although the Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) P5TC recorded an early improvement, sentiment soon weakened as the week developed. In the Atlantic panamax bulk carrier market, an expanding panamax bulk carrier tonnage list, particularly in the North Continent, together with relatively scarce mineral and grain cargoes, placed pressure on charter rates. Owners gradually reduced their expectations, especially for prompt tonnage, while fronthaul activity remained subdued. Pacific trades offered some early support, helped by steady Indonesian and Australian exports, but sentiment turned mixed by midweek as bid levels softened. Panamax bulk carrier owners resisted sharper charter rate reductions, which widened the bid-offer gap and restricted panamax bulk carrier fixtures. As the week moved forward, negative momentum became more widespread across both the Atlantic and Pacific panamax bulk carrier markets, with weaker East Coast South America (ECSA) demand and continued easing in the Pacific for panamax bulk carriers. Overall, the declining Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) reflected persistent oversupply of panamax bulk carriers and limited enquiry, leaving the panamax bulk carrier market cautious heading into the following week.
Ultramax / Supramax Bulk Carrier Market – Baltic Supramax Index (BSI)
The ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market gained shape gradually after a slow start to the week, as the Athens-based Posidonia exhibition and a Singapore holiday limited early trading momentum. Overall ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market sentiment improved modestly as the week progressed, particularly in the Atlantic ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market, where the US Gulf (USG) ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market remained the main source of support. Shipbrokers continued to report firmer charter rate ideas from the US Gulf (USG) and steady underlying activity from East Coast South America (ECSA), although much of the concluded business remained private. The Continent-Mediterranean market stayed broadly balanced. In Asia, ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market conditions were mixed at first, with stronger demand in the north offset by pressure in the south from prompt ultramax and supramax bulk carrier tonnage. However, sentiment improved later in the week as fresh enquiry returned. Notable ultramax and supramax bulk carrier fixtures included coal and grain business in both the Atlantic and Pacific ultramax and supramax bulk carrier markets, together with limited short-period interest. By the end of the week, the Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) 11TC average had edged up from $19,847 to $20,067, showing a firmer but still cautious overall ultramax and supramax bulk carrier market tone.
Handysize Bulk Carrier Market – Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI)
The handysize bulk carrier market remained generally subdued this week, although some gradual signs of improvement were visible beneath the surface. Activity across the Atlantic handysize bulk carrier market was limited, as the Athens-based Posidonia exhibition and other industry events kept many participants away from regular trading, leaving the Continent and Mediterranean handysize bulk carrier market largely positional. The East Coast South America (ECSA) handysize bulk carrier market stayed under pressure from ample handysize bulk carrier tonnage and muted fresh demand. A 35K DWT handysize bulk carrier open Argentina to Venezuela was fixed at around $20,500. The US Gulf (USG) handysize bulk carrier market maintained a slightly firmer tone, supported by tighter handysize bulk carrier supply and renewed enquiry, with a 35K DWT handysize bulk carrier open US East Coast to Netherlands fixed at around $20,000. Asian handysize bulk carrier market sentiment remained comparatively more supportive throughout the week, underpinned by steady handysize bulk carrier demand and tightening tonnage in parts of Asia, with handysize bulk carrier charter rates gradually moving upward. A 42K DWT handysize bulk carrier open Japan via Australia to Japan was fixed at around $19,000.
5-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 56 points to reach 2,981 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 147 points to 4,893 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,333 to $44,374. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 18 points to 2,236 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $164 to $20,121. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 4 points to 1,588 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $47 to $20,067. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 2 points to 864 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $38 to $15,546 per day.
4-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 87 points to reach 3,037 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 213 points to 5,040 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,934 to $45,707. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 36 points to 2,254 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $322 to $20,285. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 1 point to 1,584 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $14 to $20,020. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 7 points to 862 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $118 to $15,505 per day.
3-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 81 points to reach 3,124 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 206 points to 5,253 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $1,870 to $47,641. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 31 points to 2,290 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $282 to $20,607. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 6 points to 1,583 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $73 to $20,006. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 1 point to 855 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $22 to $15,390 per day.
2-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 17 points to reach 3,205 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 37 points to 5,459 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $338 to $49,511. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) decreased by 23 points to 2,321 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk decreased by $206 to $20,889. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 7 points to 1,577 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $86 to $19,993. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 1 point to 854 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $15 to $15,368 per day.
1-June-2026
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) decreased by 2 points to reach 3,222 points. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) decreased by 7 points to 5,496 points, with average daily earnings for capesize bulk carriers decreased by $65 to $46,346. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) increased by 1 point to 2,344 points, while average daily income for panamax bulk increased by $9 to $21,095. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) increased by 1 point to 1,570 points, with average daily earnings for supramax bulk carriers increased by $20 to $19,847. The Baltic Handysize Index (BHSI) increased by 2 points to 853 points, as average daily earnings for handysize bulk carriers increased by $41 to $15,353 per day.