Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2546 up 35 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a key indicator of global commodity shipping rates, climbed 35 points to 2546 on Monday, October 19, 2026. The BDI, compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange, covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain, and iron ore. This increase may signal strengthening demand for dry bulk shipping services.