In Week 30, shipments from the ports of the Azov region remained on hold. The handling capacity of the Black Sea ports is still insufficient to accommodate a significant share of the cargo flow, prompting most charterers to temporarily suspend cargo shipments.
Russian export duty rates on wheat, barley, and corn will remain at zero from 22 July.
The Baltic Sea market continues to experience the traditional seasonal summer slowdown. Demand for coaster tonnage remains weak. The market is characterized by low cargo volumes and high spot tonnage availability. Freight rates on both short intra-Baltic voyages and the Baltic–Continent route have generally remained stable, with slight declines observed on some routes.