The Baltic Dry Freight Index rose continuously, and the 11th weekly line rose 16.6%

On April 17, according to foreign media reports, the Baltic Dry Freight Index (BDI) rose for the 11th consecutive trading day and rose to a high of more than four months as all types of ships rose across the board. The Baltic Dry Freight Index rose 44 points, or 1.7%, from the previous trading day to 2567 points, the highest level since early December 2025. The weekly increase was 16.6%, the largest weekly increase since the end of January. The Capesize Freight Index (BCI) rose 102 points, or about 2.5%, to 4128, a high in more than four months. The index rose 24.4% weekly. Average daily profit for capesize ships rose $920 to $33932. The Panamax Freight Index (BPI) rose 5 points, or about 0.3 percent, to 1975, its highest level since early March. The weekly line rose 6.5%. Average daily profit for Panamax ships rose $43 to $17773. The Ultra-Handysize Bulk Freight Index (BSI) rose 17 points, or 1.2%, to 1415 points. The weekly line rose 8.2%. The Handysize Freight Index (BHSI) rose 11 points to 741 points.