The Baltic Dry Index rose to 3,020 on 12 November 2026 from 2,740 a week earlier, extending its rally to seven consecutive sessions. Capesize, Panamax and Supramax indices all improved.
Brent traded near $95.50 a barrel and WTI near $88 on Friday as Middle East escalation expectations eased.
A broad rise in dry bulk freight indices increases the cost of moving grains and meals by sea, supporting landed prices for imported feed ingredients. The move also keeps older bulk vessels in service rather than sending them to recycling.
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