Baltic index climbs to over one-month high on gains across all vessels

Sept 12 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index rose to its highest in more than a month on Friday, supported by higher rates across all vessel segments.

* The main index .BADI, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, increased by 15 points, or 0.7%, to 2,126 points, its highest level since July 28. The weekly contract was up 7.4%, its best week since July 21.

* The capesize index .BACI rose 29 points, or 1%, to 3,070 points, with the weekly contract up about 8.3%, its strongest week since July 21.

* Average daily earnings for capesize vessels .BATCA, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes such as iron ore and coal, added $239 to $25,457.

* Iron ore futures were range-bound on Friday, and set to gain for a third straight week, aided by improving demand in top consumer China and supply concerns over Guinea-based projects, although higher ore and steel inventories capped gains.IRONORE/

* The panamax index .BPNI gained 8 points, or 0.4%, to 2,006 points, its highest level since May 2024. The contract posted its best week since July 7, rising 11.3%.

* Average daily earnings for panamax vessels .BPWT, which usually carry 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain, increased by $73 to $18,056.

* Among smaller vessels, the supramax index .BSIS rose 8 points, or 0.5%, to 1,492 points. The contract was up 2.5% for the week.