The Baltic dry index increased 0.7% to 2,743 on Friday, its highest level since July 17. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, rose 2.1% to 4,285, its highest level since July 16. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of coal ...