Comment / Asia-Mexico trade – the supply chain version of 3D chess

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A bit of straight reporting today from me, trying to connect the dots for a crucial trade development.

Because, with two dedicated Asia-Mexico services set to be launched this month, the container shipping sector* is lining up to handle a surge in volumes into the US’s southern neighbour – most likely on the back of soaring Chinese investment into the country.

(*By way of background, this has been high on our radar for quite some time. Here’s what our Mr Joy bearishly ...