Due to the increase in the freight rates of all kinds of dry bulk carriers, BDI climbed 12 points to 671 points (1.82%) on Apr.19 (Tue.).

BCI increased 35 points to 1065 points. The average daily earnings increased $285 to $8024.

BPI increased 6 points to 746 points. The average daily earnings increased $54 to $5947.

BSI increased 5 points to 534 points. The average daily earnings increased $45 to $5580.

BHSI rose 6 points to 334 points. The average daily earnings increased $72 to $4780.