Shift to cheaper options clouds shippers’ forecast

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This interesting article looks at the integrators’ dimming results and asks whether FedEx’s Fred Smith is right when he says there is a “secular” change away from speedy air cargo services, towards sea freight. CEVA’s Marvin Schlanger disagrees, saying part of the cause is low interest rates and that the charter business, used in emergencies to avoid lost sales, is doing well.