Container shipping can see ‘green shoots’ of freight demand recovery
Some liner services are reported to have full ships again, container spot rates have stabilised, ...
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Fine analysis from Drewry, along with some fascinating anecdotes, on the troubles facing the Asia-Europe trade, and what solutions may be found. Rates continue to slide – carriers are aggressively quoting, while some shippers are switching from FOB terms to CIF in a bid to take advantage of cheaper rates being offered in China. Ultimately, the answer lies in cutting capacity.
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