Supply chain disruption costly for shippers, but helps build resilience, says Maersk
The regularity of ‘black swan’ events has meant unexpected costs for European shippers, according to ...
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European container ports are unlikely to be able to maintain the strong growth rates of the past three decades, Fitch Ratings says. Combined with the trend for ever-larger ships making fewer unloading stops, this makes risks highest for small- and medium-sized ports. These could be drawn into a price war in times of falling volumes, or could miss out on cargo even if they invest to accommodate larger ships. These risks are already factored in to our ratings in the sector.
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