# Baltic dry bulk index snaps winning streak as Capesize rates ease

> The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index fell 1.3% to 2,980 points on Friday, ending a seven-session winning streak as capesize rates eased. The index still recorded a fourth straight weekly gain of 4.4%.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-13T21:10:43.512Z
- Category: logistics · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/98468-baltic-dry-bulk-index-snaps-winning-streak-as-capesize-rates-ease
- Commodities: [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Dry bulk freight rates feed into the landed cost of grain and feed ingredients, so firmer panamax and supramax rates raise import costs for feed buyers. Easing capesize earnings alongside weak Dalian iron ore demand points to a softer near-term freight outlook.

## Read by commodity

- OCEANFRT: neutral

## Sources

- bairdmaritime.com: https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/dry-cargo/bulkers/baltic-dry-bulk-index-snaps-winning-streak-as-capesize-rates-ease

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