If you do not safe new players before the attack of the bandits, remaine in this game only clans. (you know which ...)
Please increase area the protection zones for low-level players.
Place the protection zones around all national ports.
You need to Improve protection of Traders.
Do not allow capturing a port to be in the deep area of another nation. Gangers spoil the game to all newcomers and merchants. This game has the potential that PVP players have not yet found.
Unless these conditions are met, it is completely useless to work on trade or craft mechanisms.