Baltic Dry Index falls to 314, down 3 points.

Today, Monday, February 01 2016, the Baltic Dry Index decreased by 3 points, reaching 314 points.

Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry hit a temporary peak on May 20, 2008, when the index hit 11,793. The lowest level ever reached was on Monday, February 01 2016, when the index dropped to 314 points.

Source: Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide