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News / 'Bullwhip' ready to crack, as spot rates get a boost and Shanghai reopens

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With Shanghai on the cusp of unlocking its manufacturing and unshackling frustrated container exports, spot rates from Asia are set to increase in the coming weeks.

However, the rate spikes could be shortlived if some reports of cancelled orders prove to be linked to weakening consumer ...

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  • Hans-Henrik Nielsen

    May 28, 2022 at 8:57 am

    Excellent summary Mike. Bull whip is about to crack… we see it already

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