Return of downward pressure on container spot freight rates
Container spot freight rates on the main east-west trades were largely flat this week, after ...
“It’s all Greek to me” I told Mr Ocean mid-way through a long chat covering a fascinating topic that, in short, he labelled as “immature procurement”.
“I can feel that,” he replied.
In an unusual fashion for me, there are no numbers, tabs and charts to discuss today but lots of trade experience to share with our growing community – for which we are incredibly grateful. (Of course, if you have more feedback on these/other topics, please give me a shout here.)
Background
It ...
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