* The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize,
panamax and supramax shipping vessels, gained 52 points, or
about 3.5%, to its highest level in over two weeks at 1,525.
* The capesize index rose 90 points, or about 4.8%,
to 1,957, its highest since March 16.
* Average daily earnings for capesizes , which
typically transport 150,000-tonne cargoes carrying commodities
such as iron ore and coal, increased $750 to $16,233.
* The panamax index to its highest since Oct. 17,
adding 89 points, or 5.2%, at 1,813.
* Average daily earnings for panamaxes , which
usually carry coal or grain cargoes of about 60,000 to 70,000
tonnes, increased $797 to $16,314.
* Among smaller vessels, the supramax index lost 6
points to 1,170.
* Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell, pressured by
higher shipments, weak steel demand in the traditionally peak
construction season and lingering concerns about government
intervention. (Reporting by Ananya Bajpai in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi
Aich)
