Baltic Dry Index Advances 79 Points to 3,186
The London benchmark gained ground on Friday, reflecting firmer rate assessments across key dry bulk commodity routes.
The Baltic Dry Index registered a sharp upward movement on Friday, August 28, 2026, climbing 79 points to settle at 3,186 points. The daily uptick marks continued positive momentum across the broader dry bulk freight complex.
Administered and published by the London-based Baltic Exchange, the composite index provides a key barometer of ocean freight costs across the global merchant shipping fleet.
The benchmark tracks rate developments for transporting major raw materials by sea, with a primary focus on core industrial and agricultural commodities including iron ore, coal, and grain.
Calculated on a daily basis, the Baltic Exchange derives its market indicators from assessments submitted by an international network of shipbroking agents operating across key maritime trade hubs.
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