Baltic Dry Index Up for 3rd Day

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for a third session on Monday, rising about 1.4% to its highest level since August 12 at 2,882 points, supported by gains across all vessel segments. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore …

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Platts Container Index rises to $7,565/FEU, hitting highest level in 2026

The Platts Container Index, a weighted average of key container routes, rose to $7,565/FEU on Aug. 21, increasing by $3,052.3/FEU and surpassing the previous 2026 high of $4,512.7/FEU on June 1 amid volatility on major container routes. Panama restrictions The North American trade lanes, which have the highest weightings in the PCI, hit a four-year …

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