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Dry freight near a five-year high
24/09/2026
54% year on year was the increase in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) in early September 2026, when it touched a near five-year high; the Capesize sub-index rose 70% year on year.
International Grains Council (2026)
International Grains Council. (2026, September 24). Ocean Freight for Grains and Oilseeds: Logistics, Shipping Economics and Marine Insurance [Webinar presentation, slide “Freight: The Baltic Dry Index touched a near five-year peak in early September”]. https://igc.int/en/public-site/webinars.aspx