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State of Freight: Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz as violence outbreak hits ‘peak’ season for freight rates
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The Day in Trade: Industry questions alleged UK-EU SPS agreement benefits, Russia war economy falters and shipping through Strait of Hormuz in limbo
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