Congestion at Asian and European ports keeping charter rates firm
UPDATED TO CHANGE ECONDB DELAYS FROM VESSEL WAITING TIMES TO CONTAINER DWELL TIMES. Bottlenecks at Asian ...
Cathay Cargo is committed to being “flexible” this year, in the face of global uncertainty – but manufacturers in Hong Kong seem relatively confident of a good year.
Although the PMI for Hong Kong has slipped one point since October, it remains above 50, at 51.1. Only Taiwan, Philippines and India are noticeably higher in Asia; Vietnam, much touted as this year’s next big export destination, has slipped to below 50.
Cathay Cargo director Tom Owen noted in a customer newsletter that: ...
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