The Baltic Exchange is deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our sincere condolences are with the Royal Family.

Baltic Exchange Chairman, Denis Petropoulos, has sent official condolences to Buckingham Palace.

You can view the letter here. 

Members who wish to sign the official book of condolence can do so here.

Please note, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the UK public holiday on the occasion of her funeral on 19 September 2022, the Baltic will not be publishing UK reported Indices and forward curves.

BITR Asia, BES Asia and BEP Asia will continue to be published as normal.

You can view a fascinating video, produced in 2017, which outlines the Baltic Exchange's historic links to the Royal Family.