Due to the decline in the freight rates of larger carriers, BDI slumped 17 points (-1.60%) to 1046 points on Aug.18 (Tue.).

BCI dropped 75 points (-3.92%) to 1838 points. The average daily earnings decreased $630 to $13,394.

BPI fell 5 points (-0.47%) to 1052 points. The average daily earnings declined $36 to $8,375.

BSI gained 7 points (0.77%) to 915 points. The average daily earnings raised $74 to $9,571.

BHSI stood at 449 points.