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Marketplace excitement
“Global ship operators that normally begin the summer preparing for peak shipping season instead are bracing for a surge in tariffs. Executives say they are concerned that recent weakness in shipping rates sends an ominous signal just as some major economies are starting to stumble and trade tensions are rising.” – Wall Street Journal, June 2019.
This is normally the time of the year when, full of enthusiasm, ocean carriers look forward to a lucrative peak season.
2019 is worryingly different, ...
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DHL Express facilities in Canada forced to shut down by strike
New Middle East conflict brings airspace closures, flight chaos and oil price worry
Industry concerns rise after yet another box ship on fire off Indian coast
More legal trouble in India for MSC: feeder vessel detained after box ship disasters
Return of downward pressure on container spot freight rates
BYD launches logistics subsidiary – and eyes ports and shipping sectors
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