In April, 25 percent fewer ships on the German Kiel Canal (NOK) - and things could get even worse. It seems that the exemplary situation at the NOK certainly affects many other channels in the world in a similar way.
by Ship senior pilot Seyed Behbood Issazadeh - published on 21 August 2025
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