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A notable surge in bookings from China to one region is “a catalyst for GRIs” and subsequent port congestion.  

Hans-Henrik Nielsen, global development director at NVOCC CargoGulf, told The Loadstar that he had noticed a “strong pick up in cargo bookings westbound to Sri Lanka, ...

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