Jury still out on benefits of index-linked contracts for shippers
Freight index platforms are keen to push index-linked agreements (ILAs), but there are questions about ...
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By Alex Lennane
Interesting analysis from Drewry about Indonesia, a country which is beginning to attract significant investment from manufacturers, 3PLs and infrastructure providers. It is also well known for having high logistics costs, running at about 25 to 30% of annual GDP. But a new container terminal could ease congestion and reduce costs for shippers forced to use feeders via other Asian hubs, and allow more direct routes to the world’s fourth most populous country.
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