Episode 4 – Air and container freight rates soar as shippers and regulators seek answers

July 20, 2021 00:42:11
Episode 4 – Air and container freight rates soar as shippers and regulators seek answers
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Episode 4 – Air and container freight rates soar as shippers and regulators seek answers

Jul 20 2021 | 00:42:11

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Show Notes

 

Credits: Created, Produced and Hosted by Mike King

 

 

In the fourth Episode of The Loadstar Podcast, Mike King is jointed by The Loadstar’s news editor Nick Savvides as they examine the latest efforts of the Biden administration and the Federal Maritime Commission to tackle shipping costs,

They’re joined by Stifel’s Bruce Chan to explore why he thinks structurally higher air cargo prices might be here to stay.

And a leading SME shipper in the US explains the damaging impact of supply chain delays on his business.

Mike is then joined by BIMCO chief shipping analyst Peter Sand for an in-depth examination of freight rates and the demand and supply outlook for container shipping.

 

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