News / US cargo owners cool on active logistics as markets slow

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US cargo owners appear to have lost their appetite for investing in the active management of logistics operations.

Back in 2021, with congested networks and transport capacity across all modes woefully lacking demand, cargo owners came to the conclusion that they had to take steps to secure capacity, which culminated in the likes of Walmart and Target chartering containerships.

The subsequent rapid descent of most segments to overcapacity, and collapsing rates, has forced companies to re-evaluate ...