Comment / Analysis: was Q2 a transition to a stronger second half for K+N?

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Here is what to expect tomorrow when Kuehne + Nagel reports its second-quarter (Q2) numbers in a trading update that is of paramount importance for the Swiss 3PL and other global industry players.

Of course, volumes and yields for its air and ocean freight activities are under the spotlight.

Volume risk

On a comparable basis, Q1 ocean freight volumes rose while air freight volumes were under pressure – it was one of those rare occasions that has occurred for the latter since the market turmoil of ...