Handysize dry bulk rates in the Black Sea and Mediterranean rose despite limited cargo flows and excess open vessels, with daily time-charter rates of $8-14k discussed. Brokers report limited grain offers from Ukraine and Russia and only slightly brisker shipments from EU ports.
Firmer small-vessel freight from the Black Sea raises the delivered cost of grain and feed ingredients into Mediterranean and North African buyers, though thin cargo flows limit the price impact.
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