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            Perhaps, this week can be called the most disappointing one on the small-tonnage freight market this year, while the owners’ sentiment can be described as “dashed hopes”.

            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.