The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose 29 points, or 0.8%, to 3,399 on Monday as
freight rates strengthened across all vessel classes. The Capesize index (BCI)
gained 71 points, or 1.2%, to 5,839; Capesize average daily earnings rose $638
to $49,450. The Panamax index (BPI) added 4 points, or 0.18%, to 2,255, with
Panamax daily earnings up $35 to $20,297. The Supramax/Handy index (BSI)
increased 4 points, or 0.2%, to 1,771.
