OceanX: Mærsk rally overshadows post-US-China trade deal news
We could all benefit from a little dose of optimism
As I wrote to those in my OceanX network already, my second full week back in Shanghai was packed with lots of meetings, great interactions.
It showed again what was missed when informal, casual get-togethers where not possible. So many interesting discussions are triggered, news is shared, all of that is just lacking in online calls.
The pressure in our industry is on, no doubt. Everything is back on the sales drive, pushing expansion in new trade lanes, targeting new markets ...
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