As the stable increase of demand for smaller carriers was offset by the decline in the freight rates of Capasize and Panamax carriers, BDI gained 1 point to 670 points on Apr.21 (Thu.).

BCI declined 18 points to 1004 points. The average daily earnings decreased $106 to $7639.

BPI dropped 4 points to 743 points. The average daily earnings decreased $27 to $5921.

BSI increased 8 points to 551 points. The average daily earnings increased $87 to $5765.

BHSI rose 6 points to 3348 points. The average daily earnings increased $82 to $4973.