The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was down five points to 1,400, the Panamax down 14 to 1,464, Capesize down 5 to 1,703 and the Handy up 4 to 1,042. Brokers reported continued lack of strong demand for capesizes and lower fixtures.
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