Comment / Against the odds: Feels like the bonanza tide ebbing for box trade

As we enter earnings season at full swing in Europe, all eyes are on every little sign that could help us determine how good or bad Q1 22 numbers will be for the major supply chain actors.

In particular, those exposed to the ocean freight trade.

And on Wednesday, the port of Antwerp released its first quarter throughput figures: depending on your perspective, they could be cause for serious concern.

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Somewhat shockingly, it recorded a throughput of only 2.73m teu for the first three ...