The first day of Intermodal Europe 2024, at which WorldCargo News is the media partner, brought discussion of the gathering trade winds, and whether they blow fair or foul for the container and shipping industries.
More containers are moving through Southampton’s Solent Rail Terminal, the integrated handling and maintenance facility at the South of England port, owned by DP World.
Comments made by a senior UK government minister have jeopardised DP World’s investment plans, and threaten to capsize a unique economic summit, despite those words being written in a government press release
Prices for international shipping containers are falling. Spot rates are down almost a half in the third quarter and 10% in the last week of September.
