The freight rates for Capesize carriers and small dry bulkers remained downward trend, driving BDI declining to 554 points with a drop of 5 points (-0.89%) on Feb.9, hitting the lowest level since January, 1985.

BCI dropped 2 points (0.29%) to 687 points. The average daily earnings decreased $24 to $6,719.

BPI increased 4 points to 434 points. The average daily earnings increased $36 to $3,466.

BSI dropped 7 points to 523 points. BHSI declined 6 points to 295 points.