News / Trading outlook for second half looking grim for container lines

22/06/2023

Container lines are concerned about the deteriorating trading outlook for the second half of the year as tighter monetary policies dampen consumer demand.

A subdued peak season, followed by a lengthy slack period, prompting further rate erosion, will wreak havoc on the balance sheets of carriers ...

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