The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), tracking dry bulk freight rates, has risen for the 13th straight session, signaling strength in the dry cargo market despite geopolitical headwinds.
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk freight index, monitoring rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, increased for a 13th successive session on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This sustained uptrend reflects robust activity across vessel sizes from capesize to supramax. Data from multiple maritime reports confirm the index's climb.
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