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The compulsory and exclusive use of local harbor pilots has led to convoluted problems such as exorbitant pilotage services fees and monopoly in particular harbor districts
March 27, 2026
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The compulsory and exclusive use of local harbor pilots has led to convoluted problems such as exorbitant pilotage services fees and monopoly in particular harbor districts
March 27, 2026