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            The fact that Turkey issued the quota for imports of 1 million tons of corn with a reduced 5% import tax and lifted import taxes for wheat has undoubtedly become the main news – and for once a positive one – for the small-tonnage shipping market this week.

            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).