Black Sea small-tonnage market looks balanced and steady

摘要

The overall situation remains unchanged in the Black Sea. Owners have finally managed to stop the rate decline. Moreover, skyrocketing levels in the Azov Sea instigate some owners to ask higher rates ex Novorossiysk and Tuapse. Ukrainian grain remains the most popular cargo in the basin, although rumors about possible closure of the corridor in late Oct add some nervousness to the market. At the moment: