News / Gloomier picture for global container port throughput as tariff wars begin to bite

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22/05/2019

Alphaliner has slashed its global container throughput growth estimate for this year to just 2.5% from 3.6%.

A weak first quarter and expected headwinds from the US-China trade war are taking their toll, said the consultant.

The downgraded growth prediction is edging closer to the negative view ...

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