The Baltic Dry Index rose to a one-week high on Tuesday as freight rates
strengthened across vessel segments. The BDI gained 33 points (+1%) to 3,432,
its highest since Sept. 14. The Capesize index (BCI) added 53 points (+0.9%) to
5,892; Capesize average daily earnings rose USD 488 to USD 49,938. The Panamax
index (BPI) climbed 44 points (+1.9%) to 2,299; Panamax daily earnings rose USD
390 to USD 20,687. The Supramax index (BSI) ticked up 5 points (+0.3%) to 1,776.