Increased negative sentiment toward inventory growth among surveyed shippers points to “no-build-and-hold” leaner inventory strategies that would dull freight demand.
The International Longshoremen’s Association and its maritime employers are highlighting amicable outcomes to previous contract talks as they get ready to restart coastwide negotiations.
Time charter equivalents and forward bookings are increasing as project-related demand strengthens and carriers continue to reroute voyages away from the Red Sea.