The Baltic dry index rose 1.7% to 2,715 on Wednesday, recording its first gain since July 14. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes, including iron ore and coal, advanced 4.7% to 4,114, its highest level since July 16. On the other hand, the panamax index, which usually carries 60,000 to 70,000 tons of ...