Due to the increase in the freight rates of Capesize carriers, BDI climbed 24 points to 659 points (3.78%) on Apr.18 (Mon.).

BCI increased 81 points (8.54%) to 1030 points. The average daily earnings increased $663 to $7739.

BPI increased 13 points (1.79%) to 740 points. The average daily earnings increased $97 to $5893.

BSI increased 4 points to 529 points. BHSI rose 7 points to 328 points.