Warning as 100 vessels still trapped in Ukraine as conflict continues

With an estimated 100 merchant vessels under blockade in Ukrainian ports, it was time for reflection as Intercargo members, the executive committee and the technical committee met recently. Dimitrios Fafalios, Intercargo chairman, said: “During our meeting today, we could not help but be aware that the vast majority of the ships trapped off Ukraine are bulk carriers carrying essential cargoes, such as grains and coal required to meet energy needs.