The Baltic Dry Index rose for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday to a
nearly three-month high as freight rates across vessel classes advanced. The BDI
climbed 51 points, or 1.7%, to 3,107. The Baltic Capesize Index (BCI) gained 105
points, or 2.1%, to 5,138 — its highest since June 3; Capesize average daily
earnings rose $950 to $43,098. The Baltic Panamax Index (BPI) added 46 points,
or 2.1%, to 2,292, its highest since Aug. 12; Panamax average daily earnings
increased $419 to $20,632. The Baltic Supramax Index (BSI) ticked up 1 point, or
0.06%, to 1,645.