Due to the increase in the freight rates of larger carriers, BDI climbed 16 points to 487 points on Apr.5 (Tue.).

BCI increased 42 points to 466 points. The average daily earnings increased $328 to $3840.

BPI increased 33 points to 596 points. The average daily earnings increased $263 to $4760.

BSI remained flat at 479 points. The average daily earnings stood at $5004.

BHSI rose 1 point to 275 points. The average daily earnings increased $15 to $4065.