IMO negotiations recap – pros and cons
It’s a delicate balancing act
In Europe and elsewhere, there is a discernible impulse to go for larger trucks. The latest initiative comes from Canada, where Walmart has unveiled its new supercube design and launched a year-long pilot project. Supporters claim that road congestion and vehicle emissions will decrease as more freight can be carried in single units, while those that oppose them (including Ontario’s trucking union, according to this report) warn that safety will be compromised.
Maersk u-turn as port congestion increases across Northern Europe
Maersk Air Cargo sees volumes fall as it aims for 'margin in favour of revenue'
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Container spot rates diverge: to Europe still falling, but firmer to the US
Hapag-Lloyd won't take bookings if port congestion leaves cargo stranded
Ecommerce likely the front-runner in resurge of transpacific trade after deal
Containership charter market feels the ripples from trade tensions
Airfreight players eye new routes as demand on the transpacific nosedives
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