Ports & Terminals, Shipping Economic Trends & Regions

2015 Container Shipping Outlook

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March 12, 2018

2015 exports forecast downgraded on lingering effects from west coast ports congestion, strong dollar, weak demand from emerging Asia, Japan, Europe

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2015 Container Shipping Outlook

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