According to results of the January-September period 2023, the cargo turnover reached almost 27 million tonnes at the ports of Szczecin and Swinoujscie, showing a 1% increase compared with the same period of 2022.
The picture of the small-tonnage shipping market remains somewhat controversial both in the Black and Mediterranean Seas . Despite the fact that the grain season is approaching its traditional peak, this has almost no impact on the coaster market conditions.
In July-September 2023, the cargo turnover of the Port of Kolobrzeg increased by 52% due to the resumption of transshipment of Ukrainian agricultural products. It should be noted that the port of Kolobrzeg was initially not included in the Polish government’s resolution on the transit of Ukrainian grain, but the mistake was later corrected…… Read more »
On October 21, two more bulk carriers used the temporary corridor of the Ukrainian Navy. In particular, the vessels Jolanda (180.6k dwt, flying the flag of Liberia) and Briza (6.9k dwt, flying the flag of Palau) departed from the ports of Greater Odesa.
The Suez Canal Authority (SCA, Egypt) announces an increase in transit fees for the canal starting January 15, 2024. The transit fee for tankers transporting crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas, as well as for the passenger fleet, will be increased by 15%.