The Baltic Dry Index rose 8 points (0.3%) to 2,862 on Tuesday, its highest since
Oct. 9, led by firmer Panamax rates. The Panamax index (BPI) climbed 38 points
(1.9%) to 2,075; Panamax average daily earnings rose $342 to $18,672. The
Capesize index (BCI) held at 4,457 after touching a one-month high in the prior
session; Capesize daily earnings slipped $19 to $36,917. The Supramax index
(BSI) fell 4 points (0.2%) to 1,806, the lowest since Oct. 7.