# Baltic Dry Index rises 1.8%; Capesize freight reaches one-month high

> The Baltic Dry Index advanced 49 points, or 1.8%, to 2,854, its highest level since October 9, as Capesize and Panamax rates increased. Capesize rates rose 2.7% to 4,459, Panamax rates gained 1.7% to 2,037, while Supramax fell 0.3% to 1,810.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-09T15:09:52.950Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/89673-baltic-dry-index-rises-1-8-capesize-freight-reaches-one-month-high
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Higher Panamax freight rates can increase shipping costs for grain cargoes and raise delivered costs for buyers; the overall freight move was modest, with Supramax rates lower.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: bullish ▲

## Sources

- skai.gr: https://www.skai.gr/index%2ephp/news/shipping/anodos-18-gia-ton-deikti-baltic-dry-index-se-ypsilo-enos-mina-o-naylos-ton-capesize

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