After a steady rise in global container shipping rates, recent months have seen a notable decline, with rates from China to the U.S. dropping by as much as 20%. The easing of rates is attributed to weakened demand and adjustments in shipping lanes in anticipation of potential disruptions from the pending East Coast port strikes in October. The downturn marks an unexpected shift ahead of what is usually the peak shipping season.
As summer is in full-swing, planners and purchasing managers slowly start to turn their attention to fall and winter bids, requirements and budgets. The effects
The US economy, as dictated by quarterly GDP, rebounded by 3.0% for Q2, after a slight contraction in Q1. Inflation rose slightly in the past
Recent negotiations on tariffs and trade have impacted the outlook of the entire economies of both the US & Europe, with specific implications on the
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