Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2593 up 47 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a key indicator of global shipping rates, rose by 47 points to 2593 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The BDI, which tracks the cost of transporting dry bulk cargo such as coal, grain, and iron ore, is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange. This increase may signal strengthening demand for dry bulk commodities.