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Danube congestion continues to tighten general cargo and small dry bulk vessel availability in the Black Sea

Persistent congestion in the Danube River has been lowering vessel availability in the Black Sea, particularly for smaller general cargo tonnage, while also affecting some dry bulk vessels. Prolonged delays are likely to keep regional freight rates high throughout the grain export season. Ukraine’s exports have come under pressure as repeated Russian attacks have disrupted ...

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