The BDI index rose 10 points to 2277, with a slight drop in the headland type

On August 29, 2019, the BDI index was 2277, up 10 points, or 0.44%, from the previous trading day. The index measures transportation costs of resources such as iron ore, cement, grain, coal and fertilizer. The Baltic Cape Ship Price Index (BCI) fell 7 points, or 0.17%, to 4206. Average daily profit rose $9 to $32,191. The normal carrying capacity of this type of ship is 150,000 tons. The Baltic Panamanian Shipping Price Index (BPI) Rose 14 points, or 0.63%, to 2249. Average daily profit rose by $115 to $18012. The normal carrying capacity of this type of ship is 6-7 tons. Among smaller ships,

, the BSI rose 18 points, or 1.37%, to 1328. Average daily profit rose by $192 to $14,960. Convenient Shipping Price Index (BHSI) rose 13 points, or 2.02%, to 656 points. Average daily profit rose by $187 to $9,580.