Due to the big jump in the freight rates of Capesize carriers, BDI dropped 17 points (-1.65%) to 1014 points on Aug.20 (Thur.).

BCI jumped 94 points (-5.30%) to 1679 points. The average daily earnings decreased $793 to $11,977.

BPI increased 3 points (0.29%) to 1052 points. The average daily earnings raised $27 to $8,377.

BSI gained 4 points (0.43%) to 924 points. The average daily earnings increased $48 to $9,663.

BHSI rose 7 points (1.55%) to 460 points.