Containers: Headwinds in the liner market

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Containers: Headwinds in the liner market

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The liner carriers, which haul all consumer goods and many bulk commodities around the world, have faced serious challenges over the past few years. Jason Silber of S&P Global Platts Ocean Intelligence talks with Andrew Scorer, Platts senior editor for containers about the headwinds in the...

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