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Families

In addition to publishing seven daily headline indices comprised of more than 130 individual assessments, the Baltic Exchange also produces FFA forward curves for all listed products, options' volatilies and volume data.

Additional products include the Baltic Sale and Purchase Assessments (BSPA), the Baltic Ship Recycling Assessments (BRSA) and the Baltic Cost of Operating Index (BOPEX).

Air

The Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) – powered by TAC data – reflects the price per kilogram of general cargo flown on 17 key tradelanes, from origin airport to destination region.

General cargo includes high value goods, such as electronics, jewellery and pharmaceuticals. Transport by air is critical for serving those markets that demand speed and reliability for the transport of goods. Cargo can either be transported on dedicated commercial air freighters or in the belly of passenger planes.

BAI

The Baltic Air Freight Index reflects transacted rates from key hubs: London, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Chicago, Shanghai and Singapore to the main import regions globally.

The indices include six outbound indices and 17 individual destination baskets and are priced in US$/kg.

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BAI22

BAI22 - Frankfurt to North America

BAI23

BAI23 - Frankfurt to South East Asia

BAI24

BAI24 - Frankfurt to USA

BAI25

BAI25 - Frankfurt to China

BAI31

BAI31 - Hong Kong to Europe

BAI32

BAI32 - Hong Kong to North America

BAI33

BAI33 - Hong Kong to South East Asia

BAI34

BAI34 - Hong Kong to USA

BAI42

BAI42 - London Heathrow to North America

BAI43

BAI43 - London Heathorw to South East Asia

BAI44

BAI44 - London Heathrow to USA

BAI51

BAI51 - O'Hare Int'l, Chicago to Europe

BAI53

BAI53 - O'Hare Int'l, Chicago to South East Asia

BAI63

BAI63 - Singapore to South East Asia

BAI81

BAI81 - Shanghai Pudong to Europe

BAI82

BAI82 - Shanghai Pudong to North America

BAI84

BAI84 - Shanghai Pudong to USA

Dry

Shipping Type

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is the successor to the Baltic Freight Index (BFI) and came into operation on 1 November 1999. Since 1 March 2018, the index is a weighted average of the Capesize 40pct, Panamax 30pct and Supramax 30pct Timecharter Averages which is then multiplied by a multiplier of 0.1.

Additionally the Baltic also publishes a Handysize index which is not included in the BDI calculation.

BCI

Sector

Capesize vessels are large sized gearless dry bulk carriers. They typically range between 130,000 – 210,000 deadweight tonnage (DWT). Cargoes for Capesize vessels are limited to iron ore, coal and bauxite while port infrastructure requires ample draft and strength to hold the larger vessels. Capesize vessels have historically been restricted from passing through major canals due to their size, forcing the vessels to transit via the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn, hence the name "Capesize".

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C2

Route

Tubarao to Rotterdam. 160,000lt iron ore, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out. 6 days, Sundays + holidays included all purposes. 6 hrs turn time at loading port, 6 hrs turn time at discharge port, 0.5% in lieu of weighing. Freight based on long tons. Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. Age max 18 yrs. 5% total commission.

C3

Route

Tubarao to Qingdao. 160,000mt or 170,000mt iron ore, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out. Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. Scale load/30,000mt Sundays + holidays included discharge. 6 hrs turn time at loading port, 24 hrs turn time at discharge port. Age max 18 yrs. 5% total commission.

C5

Route

West Australia to Qingdao. 160,000mt or 170,000mt iron ore, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out. Laydays/cancelling 12/17 days from index date. Scale load/30,000mt Sundays + holidays included discharge. 6 hrs turn time at loading port, 24 hrs turn time at discharge port. Age max 18 yrs. 5% total commission.

C7

Route

Bolivar to Rotterdam. 150,000mt or 160,000mt coal, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out, trimmed. Laydays/cancelling 20/35 days from index date. 50,000mt Sundays + holidays included load, 25,000mt Sundays + holidays included discharge. 12 hrs turn time at loading port, 12 hrs turn time at discharge port. Age max 15 years 5% total commission.

C8

Route

Delivery Gibraltar-Hamburg range, laydays/cancelling 3/10 days from index date, transatlantic round voyage, redelivery Gibraltar-Hamburg range, duration 30-45 days. Basis the Baltic capesize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Capesize vessel for Timecharter routes is a non scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

180,000mt dwt on 18.2m SSW draft
Max age 10 yrs
LOA 290m, beam 45m, TPC 121
198,000cbm grain
14 knots laden / 15 knots ballast on 62mt fuel oil (380cst), no diesel at sea
12 knots laden / 13 knots ballast on 43mt fuel oil (380cst), no diesel at sea

C9

Route

Delivery Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp range or passing Passero, laydays/cancelling 3/10 days from index date, redelivery China-Japan range, duration about 65 days. Basis the Baltic capesize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Capesize vessel for Timecharter routes is a non scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

C10

Route

Delivery China-Japan range, laydays/cancelling 3/10 days from index date, redelivery China-Japan range, duration 30-40 days. Basis the Baltic capesize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Capesize vessel for Timecharter routes is a non scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

C14

Route

Delivery Qingdao 15-25 days after sailing Qingdao, round voyage via Brazil, redelivery China-Japan range, duration 80-90 days. Basis the Baltic Capesize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Capesize vessel for Timecharter routes is a non scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

C16

Route

Delivery North China-South Japan range, 3-10 days from index date for a trip via Australia or Indonesia or US west coast or South Africa or Brazil, redelivery UK-Cont-Med within Skaw-Passero range, duration to be adjusted to 65 days. Basis the Baltic capesize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Capesize vessel for Timecharter routes is a non scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

C17

Route

Saldanha Bay to Qingdao. 170,000mt iron ore 10% more or less in Owner’s option, free in and out trimmed. Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. 90,000 Sundays + holidays included load / 30,000 Sundays + holidays included discharge. 18 hrs turntime at loading port, 24 hrs turntime at discharge port. Max age 18 yrs. 5% total commission. (This route does not contribute to the BCI).

BSI

Sector

Supramax are typically 52,000-60,000 tonnes deadweight - although larger vessels are built that are usually termed "Ultramax". Supramax vessels have five cargo holds (which can carry different types of cargo) and have cranes fitted that makes them suitable for ports with limited infrastructure. They carry a wide range of dry bulk cargo including different types of ore, cement, phosphate, steel products, fertiliser and grain.

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S1B

Route

Delivery passing Canakkale, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery China-S Korea range, duration 40-50 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

63,500mt DWT on 13.418m SSW – TPC 61.4
Max 15 Years
Built Japan
LOA 199.98 M / Beam 32.24 M
GRAIN: 80,500cbm BALE: 76,200cbm
Cranes 4 x 30 MT with 4 x 12 CBM Grabs
5 HO/HA, 14 knots on 29 mt laden, 25mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 13 knots on 24 mt laden, 21mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 12 knots on 20 mt laden, 17mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 11 knots on 16.5 mt laden, 14mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea

S1C

Route

Delivery South West Pass, laydays/cancelling 3/10 days from index date, redelivery north China-South Japan (Shanghai-Tokyo bay range), duration 50-55 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:
63,500mt DWT on 13.418m SSW – TPC 61.4
Max 15 Years
Built Japan
LOA 199.98 M / Beam 32.24 M
GRAIN: 80,500cbm BALE: 76,200cbm
Cranes 4 x 30 MT with 4 x 12 CBM Grabs
5 HO/HA, 14 knots on 29 mt laden, 25mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 13 knots on 24 mt laden, 21mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 12 knots on 20 mt laden, 17mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 11 knots on 16.5 mt laden, 14mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea

S2

Route

Delivery north China (Shanghai-Dalian range), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, for an Australian or transpacific round voyage, redelivery north China (Shanghai-Dalian range), duration 40-50 days. Basis the Baltic standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S3

Route

Delivery north China (Shanghai-Dalian range), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery West Africa (Dakar-Douala range), duration 55-65 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S4A

Route

Delivery US Gulf, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery Skaw-Passero range, duration 25-30 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S4B

Route

Delivery Skaw-Passero range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery US Gulf, duration 25-30 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S5

Route

Delivery West Africa (Dakar-Douala range), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via east coast South America, redelivery north China (Shanghai-Dalian range), duration 60-65 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S8

Route

Delivery south China (Fuzhou-Fangcheng range including Taiwan), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via Indonesia, redelivery east coast India (Chennai-Paradip range), duration 20-25 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. Cargo basis coal. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S9

Route

Delivery West Africa (Dakar-Douala range), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via east coast South America, redelivery Skaw-Passero range, duration 45-50 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S10

Route

Delivery south China (Fuzhou-Fangcheng range including Taiwan), laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via Indonesia, redelivery south China (Fangcheng-Fuzhou range), duration 20-25 days. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. Cargo basis coal. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

S15_63

Route

Delivery passing Colombo, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, via South Africa for a 40/50 day trip, redelivery China-South Korea. Basis the Baltic Standard Supramax (BSI63) vessel. Cargo basis coal. 5% total commission.

Baltic Supramax (BSI63) vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

63,500mt DWT on 13.418m SSW – TPC 61.4
Max 15 Years

Built Japan
LOA 199.98 M / Beam 32.24 M
GRAIN: 80,500cbm BALE: 76,200cbm
Cranes 4 x 30 MT with 4 x 12 CBM Grabs
5 HO/HA, 14 knots on 29 mt laden, 25mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 13 knots on 24 mt laden, 21mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 12 knots on 20 mt laden, 17mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea, 11 knots on 16.5 mt laden, 14mt ballast.
Marine Fuel Oil, no Marine Gas Oil at sea

BPI

Sector

Panamax and New Panamax (or Neopanamax) are terms for the size limits for ships travelling through the Panama Canal. A Panamax cargo ship would typically have a deadweight of 65,000–80,000 tonnes, although larger ships are built that fall under this definition. Typical cargoes include bulk commodities such as iron ore, coal and grains.

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P1A_82

Route

Dely Skaw-Gibraltar range, loading 15-20 days from the index date, for a transatlantic round voyage of 40-60 days, redelivery Skaw-Gibraltar range. 25% weighting. 5.00% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

82,500mt dwt on 14.43m SSW draft
Max age 12 yrs
LOA 229m, beam 32.25m, TPC 70.5
97,000 cbm grain
13.5 knots laden on 33mt fuel oil (380cs t) / 14 knots ballast on 31mt fuel oil (380cs t) + 0.1 MGO at sea
11.5 knots laden on 22mt fuel oil (380cs t) / 12.5 knots ballast on 23mt fuel oil (380cs t) + 0.1 MGO at sea

P2A_82

Route

Delivery Skaw-Gibraltar range, loading 15-20 days from the index date, for a trip of 65-80 days, redelivery H.K.-S Korea range including Taiwan . 10% weighting. 5.00% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

P3A_82

Route

Delivery H.K.-S Korea including Taiwan, loading 15-20 days from the index date, for a 35-50 days trip redelivery H.K.-S Korea including Taiwan. 25% weighting. 5.00% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

P4_82

Route

Delivery H.K.-S Korea including Taiwan, loading 15-20 days from the index date, for a 55-70 day trip redelivery Skaw-Gibraltar range. 10% weighting. 5.00% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

P5_82

Route

Delivery South China (Fuzhou-Hong Kong range) or passing Taipei southbound, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, for a trip via Indonesia, redelivery South China (Fuzhou-Hong Kong range), duration 20-25 days. Basis the Baltic panamax vessel. Cargo basis coal. 5% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

P6_82

Route

Delivery Singapore, loading 30-35 days from the index date, for a 90-105 day trip redelivery H.K.-S Korea including Taiwan. 5% total commission.

Baltic Panamax vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

P7

Route

Mississippi river to Qingdao (min 13m arr draft). 66,000mt HSS, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out, trimmed. 10,000mt Saturdays, Sundays + holidays excluded loading, 8,000mt Saturdays, Sundays + holidays excluded discharge. 24 hrs turn time at loading port, 24 hrs turn time at discharge port. Loading 10/20 days from index date. Age max 15 years. 5% total commission.

Vessel

P8

Route

Santos to Qingdao (min 13m arr draft). 66,000mt HSS, 10% more or less in owner’s option, free in and out, trimmed. 8,000mt Saturdays, Sundays + holidays excluded loading, 8,000mt Saturdays, Sundays + holidays excluded discharge. 24 hrs turn time at loading port, 24 hrs turn time at discharge port. Loading 30/35 days from index date. Age max 15 years. 5% total commission.

Vessel

BHSI

Sector

Handysize are smaller bulk carriers with a deadweight of upto 50,000 tonnes. Their small size allows them to enter smaller ports to pick up and discharge cargoes, and because in most cases they are 'geared' - i.e. fitted with cranes. Typical cargoes carried include steel products, grain, metal ores, phosphate, cement, logs, woodchips and other types of so-called 'break bulk cargo'. They are numerically the most common size of bulk carrier.

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HS1

Route

Delivery Skaw-Passero range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery Recalada-Rio de Janeiro range, duration 35-45 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

Singledeck self trimming geared bulk carrier
38,200mt dwt on 10.538m SSW
Max Age 15 Years
LOA 180m / Beam 29.8m / TPC 49
47,125 cbm grain / 45,300 cbm bale
5 holds / 5 hatches
4 x 30 ton cranes
Speed & consumptions including main engine & auxibrary engines:
14 knots on 26mt IFO (380 CST) laden/24mt IFO (380 CST) ballast + 0.1 MDO at sea
12 knots on 18mt IFO (380 CST) laden/17mt IFO (380 CST) ballast + 0.1 MDO at sea

HS2

Route

Delivery Skaw-Passero range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery Boston-Galveston range. Duration 35-45 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

HS3

Route

Delivery Recalada-Rio de Janeiro range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, redelivery Skaw-Passero range, duration 35-45 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

HS4

Route

Delivery US Gulf, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, for a trip via US Gulf or north coast South America, redelivery Skaw-Passero range, duration 35-45 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

HS5

Route

Delivery South East Asia, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via Australia, redelivery Singapore–Japan range including China, duration 25-30 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

HS6

Route

Delivery South Korea-Japan range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, trip via North Pacific, redelivery Singapore-Japan range including China, duration 40-45 days. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

HS7

Route

Delivery North China-South Korea-Japan range, laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, for a 25-30 day trip, redelivery Krabi-Campha range including Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines. Basis the Baltic handysize vessel. 5% total commission.

Baltic Handysize 38 vessel for Timecharter routes is a non-scrubber fitted vessel based on the following description:

Wet

Shipping Type

The Baltic Clean Tanker Index (BCTI) is comprised of routes representing the major trades in Clean Petroleum Products (CPP) Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Naphta and Clean Condensates. These are carried primarily on clean petroleum tankers, which include MR, LR1 and LR2 tankers.

The Baltic Dirty Tanker Index (BDTI) is comprised of routes representing the major trades in crude oil or other black oils such as residual fuel oil.

BDTI

Sector

Dirty Petroleum Products are effectively crude (unrefined) oil.

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TD2

Route

270,000mt. Middle East Gulf to Singapore (Ras Tanura to Singapore). Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD3C

Route

270,000mt. Middle East Gulf to China (Ras Tanura to Ningbo). Laydays/cancelling 15/30 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD6

Route

135,000mt. Black Sea to Mediterranean (CPC to Augusta). Laydays/cancelling 10/15 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD7

Route

80,000mt. North Sea to Continent (Hound Point to Wilhelmshaven). Laydays/cancelling 7/14 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD8

Route

80,000mt crude and/or DPP, heat 135F. Kuwait to Singapore (Mena al Ahmadi to Singapore). Laydays/cancelling 20/25 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD9

Route

70,000mt. Caribbean to US Gulf (Covenas to Corpus Christi). Laydays/cancelling 7/14 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. Assessment basis Oil Pollution Act premium paid. 3.75% total commission.

TD14

Route

80,000mt. South East Asia to east coast Australia (Seria to Brisbane). Laydays/cancelling 21/25 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD15

Route

260,000mt. West Africa to China (Serpentina FPSO and Bonny Offshore Terminal to Ningbo). Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD18

Route

30,000mt fuel oil. Baltic to UK-Cont (Tallinn to Amsterdam). Laydays/cancelling 10/15 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD19

Route

80,000mt. Cross Mediterranean (Ceyhan to Lavera). Laydays/cancelling 10/15 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD20

Route

130,000mt. West Africa to UK-Continent (offshore terminal Bony) to Rotterdam. Laydays/cancelling 15-20 days from the index date. Age max 15 years. 82,000grt. 3.75% total commission.

TD21

Route

50,000mt fuel oil, Caribbean to US Gulf (Mamonal to Houston), laydays/cancelling 7/14 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission. (This route does not contribute to the BDTI calculation)

TD22

Route

270000mt crude Galveston O/S lightering area to Ningbo , 25-35 days from Index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD23

Route

140000mt Light crude Basrah to Lavera , 20-30 days from Index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD25

Route

70,000mt crude Corpus Christi-Beaumont / A-R-A (Houston to Rotterdam),10-20 days from Index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TD26

Route

70,000mt. EC Mexico to US Gulf (Dos Bocas or Cayo Arcas to Houston). Laydays/cancelling 5-10 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. Assessment basis Oil Pollution Act premium paid. 3.75% total commission.

BCTI

Sector

Clean Petroleum Products (CPP) are materials derived from crude oil (petroleum) as it is processed in oil refineries. The largest share of oil products is used as "energy carriers", i.e. various grades of fuel oil and gasoline. These fuels include or can be blended to give gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, heating oil, and heavier fuel oils.

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TC1

Route

75,000mt CPP/naphtha condensate. Middle East Gulf to Japan (Ras Tanura to Yokohama). Laydays/cancelling 30/35 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC2

Route

37,000mt CPP/UNL. Continent to US Atlantic coast (Rotterdam to New York). Laydays/cancelling 10/14 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC5

Route

55,000mt CPP/UNL naphtha condensate. Middle East Gulf to Japan (Ras Tanura to Yokohama). Laydays cancelling 30/35 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC6

Route

30,000mt CPP/UNL. Algeria to European Mediterranean (Skikda to Lavera). Laydays cancelling 7/14 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC7

Route

35,000mt CPP. Singapore to east coast Australia (Singapore to Sydney). Laydays/cancelling 17/23 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC8

Route

65,000mt CPP/UNL middle distillate. Middle East Gulf to UK-Cont (Jubail to Rotterdam). Laydays/cancelling 20/30 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. This route to be reported as US$ per mt. 3.75% total commission. This reported in $/ton and does not contribute to to the BCTI.

TC10

Route

40,000mt CPP/UNL. South Korea to west coast North Pacific (South Korea to Vancouver – Rosarito range). Laydays/cancelling 14/21 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC11

Route

40,000mt CPP. South Korea to Singapore. Laydays/cancelling 10/17 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC12

Route

35,000mt naphtha condensate. West coast India to Japan (Sikka (Jamnagar) to Chiba). Laydays/cancelling 7/14 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC14

Route

38,000mt CPP/UNL/diesel. US Gulf to Continent (Houston to Amsterdam). Laydays/cancelling 6/12 days from index date. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

TC15

Route

80,000mt naphtha. Med / Far East (Skikda to Chiba). Laydays/cancelling 15/25 days from index date. This route to be reported on a US$ lumpsum basis. Age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission. This roue is reported basis US$ lumpsum and does not contribute to the BCTI

TC16

Route

60,000mt CPP. A-R-A / West Africa (Amsterdam to offshore Lome). Laydays/cancelling 10/14 days from index date. Age max 15 years, 3.75% total commission.

TC17

Route

35000mt Jubail to Dar es Salaam, loading 10-20 days from Index date. 3.75% total commission.

TC18

38,000mt CPP/UNL US Gulf to Brazil (Houston to Santos), laydays/cancelling 6-12 days from Index date. Age max 15 years. 3.75% total commission.

TC19

Route

37,000 CPP, A-R-A to west Africa (Amsterdam to Lagos). Laydays/cancelling 5-10 days from Index date. Age max 15 yrs. Assessment basis Oil Pollution Act premium paid. 3.75% total commission.

TC20

90,000mt CPP/UNL middle distillate. Middle East Gulf to UK-Cont (Jubail to Rotterdam). Laydays/cancelling 15/20 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.)
This reported in $/lumpsum and does not contribute to to the BCTI.

TC21

Route

38,000mt CPP US Gulf to Caribbean (Houston to Pozos Collorados) Laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date, Double Hull, age max 15 yrs 3.75% total commission

TC22

Route

35,000mt CPP/UNL. South Korea to Australia (Yeosu to Botany Bay). Laydays/cancelling 17/23 days from index date. Age Max 15 years. Total commission 3.75%.

TC23

Route

30,000mt CPP/UNL/ULSD middle distillate. ARA to UK-Cont (Amsterdam to Le Havre). Laydays/cancelling 5/10 days from index date. Double hull, age max 15 yrs. 3.75% total commission.

Gas

Shipping Type

The Baltic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (BLPG) routes represent the major trades of the LPG market - LPG is a type of fuel consisting of hydrocarbon gasses in liquid form.

The Baltic Liquefied Natural Gas (BLNG) routes represent the major trades of the LNG market - LNG is a natural gas that has been converted into a liquid form for the ease and safety of transportation.

LNG

Sector

LNG is a natural gas that has been converted into a liquid form for the ease and safety of transportation. LNG is normally warmed to make natural gas to be used in heating and cooking as well as electricity generation and other industrial uses. LNG can also be kept as a liquid to be used as an alternative transportation fuel.

Vessel

The Baltic LNG vessel is based on the following specification of 93,500 mt dwt 2-Stroke propulsion , 174,000cbm capacity, LOA abt 295m, Beam abt 47m, 0.085% Boil Off l, 17knts Laden: 69 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 137 cbm/day LNG , 17knts Ballast: 66 mt/day Mariine Fuel Oil or 131 cbm/day LNG, Port Consumption working: 32 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 64 cbm/day LNG, Port consumption idle: 20 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 40 cbm/day LNG, Max age 20 Years. The Baltic also lists an LNG index using the following Baltic LNG Vessel 91,500 mt dwt TFDE propulsion. 160,000 cbm capacity. 17 knots on 100mt marine fuel or 210cbm LNG laden. 17knts on 95mt marine fuel or 16knts on 190cbm LNG ballast, 0.1% boil off. Port consumption idle 20mt marine fuel or 42cbm LNG per day and consumption working 40mt marine fuel or 85cbm LNG per day. Max age 20 yrs

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LNG1-174

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Delivery Gladstone, loading 25-40 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Tokyo of 22 days duration, with redelivery Gladstone, based on daily hire and lumpsum assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic 174k cmb LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

Vessel

93,500 mt dwt 2-Stroke propulsion , 174,000cbm capacity, LOA abt 295m, Beam abt 47m, 0.085% Boil Off l, 17knts Laden: 69 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 137 cbm/day LNG , 17knts Ballast: 66 mt/day Mariine Fuel Oil or 131 cbm/day LNG, Port Consumption working: 32 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 64 cbm/day LNG, Port consumption idle: 20 mt/day Marine Fuel Oil or 40 cbm/day LNG, Max age 20 Years

LNG2-174

Route

Delivery Sabine, loading 25-40 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Isle of Grain of 28 days duration, with redelivery Sabine, based on daily hire and lumpsum 94 assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic 174k cmb LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

Vessel

LNG3-174

Route

Delivery Sabine, loading 30-45 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Tokyo of 53 days duration (routing via Panama canal), with redelivery Sabine, based on daily hire and lumpsum assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic 174k cmb LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

Vessel

BLNG1(g)

Route

Delivery Gladstone, loading 25-40 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Tokyo of 23 days duration, with redelivery Gladstone, based on daily hire and lumpsum assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

Vessel

Baltic LNG vessel is based on the following specification 91,500 mt dwt TFDE propulsion. 160,000 cbm capacity. 17 knots on 100mt marine fuel or 210cbm LNG laden. 17knts on 95mt marine fuel or 16knts on 190cbm LNG ballast, 0.1% boil off. Port consumption idle 20mt marine fuel or 42cbm LNG per day and consumption working 40mt marine fuel or 85cbm LNG per day. Max age 20 yrs.

BLNG2(g)

Route

Delivery Sabine, loading 25-40 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Isle of Grain of 29 days duration, with redelivery Sabine, based on daily hire and lumpsum assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

Vessel

BLNG3(g)

Route

Delivery Sabine, loading 25-40 days from Index date, for a derived round voyage via Tokyo of 54 days duration (routing via Panama Canal), with redelivery Sabine, based on daily hire and lumpsum assessments with 1.25% total commission. Basis the Baltic LNG carrier burning LNG fuel, delivered cold ready to load.

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LPG

Sector

LPG is a type of fuel consisting of hydrocarbon gasses in liquid form. LPG is used as a fuel in a range of applications including in heating and cooking appliances, industrial applications, in vehicles and as a propellant and refrigerant. LPG can be obtained primarily as propane, butane or a mixture of the two

Vessel

44,000mt, 5% more or less in owner’s option, 1 to 2 grades, fully refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas, Laydays/cancelling 10/30 days from index date. Middle East Gulf to Japan (Ras Tanura to Chiba). Laytime 96 hrs total. Age max 20 yrs. 1.25% total commission.

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LPG2

44,000mt, 5% more or less in owner’s option, 1 to 2 grades, fully refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas, Laydays/cancelling 15-40 days from index date. US Gulf to Continent (Houston to Flushing). Laytime 96 hrs total. Age max 20 yrs. 1.25% total commission.

LPG3

44,000mt, 5% more or less in owner’s option, 1 to 2 grades, fully refrigerated liquefied petroleum gas, Laydays/cancelling 15-45 days from index date. US Gulf to Japan (Houston to Chiba, routing via Panama Canal with 2 days total waiting included). Laytime 96 hrs total. Age max 20 yrs. 1.25% total commission

Containers

Shipping Type

The Freightos Baltic Global Container Index (FBX) reflects the price of a 40-foot container shipped on 12 key international tradelanes.

Standard containers tend to be described as either twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) or forty-foot equivalent units (FEU) and can be transported by container ship, truck and freight trains as part of a single journey without unpacking. They are commonly used to transport a range of finished goods or bulk commodities. Specialist containers are also used to transport perishable goods and liquids.

FBX

Sector

Vessel

The Freightos Baltic Global Container Index (FBX) reflects the price of a 40-foot container shipped on 12 key international tradelanes.

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FBX01

Route

China/East Asia to North America West Coast

FBX02

Route

North America West Coast to China/East Asia

FBX03

Route

China/East Asia to North America East Coast

FBX04

Route

North America East Coast to China/East Asia

FBX11

Route

China/East Asia to North Europe

FBX12

Route

North Europe to China/East Asia

FBX13

Route

China/East Asia to Mediterranean

FBX14

Route

Mediterranean to China/East Asia

FBX21

Route

North America East Coast to Europe

FBX22

Route

Europe to North America East Coast

FBX24

Route

Europe to South America East Coast

FBX26

Route

Europe to South America West Coast

Chemicals & AgriOils

Shipping Type

The Baltic Chemical and Agri-oil Assessments (BCAA) consist of routes in bulk liquid transport of specialised cargoes such as biofuels, edible oils, and certain chemicals.

Chemicals

Sector

Baltic Chemical assessments are for the parcel transport of "easy chemical" products such as methanol, toluene, biofuels, fertilizers, lube oils, solvents, and motor fuel blending components. Cargoes are generally smaller than the full ship's capacity and often there are multiple charterers on each voyage, while the vessels themselves are capable of carrying multiple grades of product with sophisticated cargo segregation systems.

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EC11

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems ARA to US Gulf Laydays 6-12 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC22

10,000mt parcel of Easy Chems Middle East Gulf to West Coast India Laydays 10-15 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC34

10,000mt parcel of Easy Chems US Gulf to Far East Laydays 10-15 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC35

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems US Gulf to North West Europe Laydays 6-12 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC36

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems US Gulf to Brazil Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC23

10,000mt parcel of Easy Chems Middle East Gulf to China Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC43

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems Singapore to China Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC52

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems Korea to West Coast India Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

EC57

5,000mt parcel of Easy Chems Korea to Singapore Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage

AgriOils

Sector

Baltic AgriOil Assessments include vegetable oil, palm oil, and other organic feedstocks used in a variety of applications from industrial & consumer food staples to biofuel blending and cosmetics, including methyl-ester derivatives.

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VG62

40,000mt parcel of Vegoil basis 2 load ports East Coast South America to 2 discharge ports West Coast India. Laydays 5-10 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage, 3.75% Commission

PO45

40,000mt parcel of Palmoil basis 1 load port Straits (Belwan-Dumai-Kuantan range) to 1 discharge port NW Europe (Rotterdam). Laydays 20-30 days from index date in an IMO II/III, no heating, no special stowage , 3.75% Commission

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