The Baltic Dry Index rose 36 points, or 1%, to 3,620 on Wednesday. The Capesize
index (BCI) gained 87 points, +1.4%, to 6,400; Capesize daily earnings rose $788
to $54,538 (≈150,000 dwt; typically carry iron ore and coal). The Panamax index
(BPI) was unchanged at 2,414; Panamax daily earnings rose $1 to $21,725
(60,000–70,000 dwt; typically carry coal or grain). The Supramax index (BSI)
added 11 points, +0.7%, to 1,704. The Handysize index (BHSI) rose 9 points to
922.
