Due to the decline of the freight rate of larger bulk carriers, BDI slumped 14 points (-2.31%) and closed at 592 points on May 21 (Thur.).

BCI saw a big jump of 45 points (-5.06%) to 844 points. The average daily earnings decreased $470 to $5,665.

BPI declined 9 points (-1.59%) to 556 points. The average daily earnings fell $77 to $4,446.

BHSI rose 1 point to 327 points. BSI also rose 1 point to 624 points.