The freight rates of all of the four dry bulk carriers dropped, which led to the decline in BDI, closing at 703points with a drop of 17 points (2.36%).

BCI dropped 30 points (3.38%) to 857 points. The average daily earnings decreased $293 to $7,803.

BPI fell 16 points (2.34%) to 669 points. The average daily earnings fell $120 to $5,345.

BSI decreased 8 points to 642 points together with BHSI down by 7 points to 373points.