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            The Russian drone hitting the MJ Pinar vessel in Odessa port has been the main market event this week, as there are rumors that many owners are again reluctant to call Ukrainian ports. In fact, however, this attack had absolutely no impact on the overall market picture, including the freight rates ex Ukrainian ports.

            Having improved slightly, the small-tonnage market sentiment has deteriorated again this week, partly due to the start of Ramadan and minimized activity in the Mediterranean Sea (primarily this applies to shipments of fertilizers and minerals from North African ports).

            The last week of winter has been marked by worsening ice conditions in the Azov Sea , as well as by less favorable weather conditions in the northern and eastern parts of the Black Sea. Activity has not changed much in both the Black and Mediterranean Seas, remaining weak.