Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2694 up 104 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a key indicator of global shipping rates, climbed by 104 points to 2694 points on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The BDI, which tracks the cost of transporting dry bulk commodities like coal, grain, and iron ore, is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange. This increase may indicate growing demand for these commodities and potential changes in shipping routes and volumes.