Baltic Dry Index climbs to 2740 up 46 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a key indicator of global shipping rates, climbed 46 points to 2740 on Thursday, November 5, 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 bulk commodities and increased shipping activity.