Q4 air cargo surge expected, but e-commerce will dominate capacity
A busy Q3 for airfreight has heightened expectations that a Q4 surge will be stronger ...
RXO: RIGHTS ISSUEGXO: DEFENSIVEMAERSK: MSC RIVALRY INTENSIFIESWTC: REMARKABLY STRONG BA: LABOUR DEALFDX: NEW PARTNERATSG: RIVAL IPODSV: 'AHEAD IN BIDDING FOR SCHENKER'DSV: UNLUCKY FRIDAYSMAERSK: WEAK AGAINWMT: NEW PARTNERSHIPXPO: HAMMEREDKNIN: LEGAL FIGHTF: UPDATEMAERSK: CROSS-BORDER BOOST
RXO: RIGHTS ISSUEGXO: DEFENSIVEMAERSK: MSC RIVALRY INTENSIFIESWTC: REMARKABLY STRONG BA: LABOUR DEALFDX: NEW PARTNERATSG: RIVAL IPODSV: 'AHEAD IN BIDDING FOR SCHENKER'DSV: UNLUCKY FRIDAYSMAERSK: WEAK AGAINWMT: NEW PARTNERSHIPXPO: HAMMEREDKNIN: LEGAL FIGHTF: UPDATEMAERSK: CROSS-BORDER BOOST
For any confused shippers, Xeneta has an interesting blog on how to tell NVOCC and freight forwarders apart. While both are considered to be ‘ocean transportation intermediaries’ (OTIs), there are some subtle differences. NVOCCs provide ocean transport as a carrier and traditionally don’t offer forwarding services. But as companies develop new strategies, the lines between the two have blurred and some offer both services. Who provides the best? Xeneta says the jury is out…
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