by Peter Buxbaum Aug 23, 2021
UK fishing industry forced to adapt to post-Brexit paradigm
British fishermen were among the most vocal Brexit supporters, long chafing at what they believed to be unfair EU practices that cut into their catch.
Practicing extreme agility
The spike in demand for consumer goods and the chaos that has sown in the ocean freight market has led a growing number of shippers to consider airfreight to get their goods from Point A to Point B.
Airfreight: A bright spot for carriers
With ocean shipping in turmoil, the COVID-19 economy has allowed cargo to become a significantly larger part of airline revenues.
US infrastructure spending should boost steel demand
The trillion dollar infrastructure plan could stimulate demand for 50 million tons. But it would also add complexity to a volatile global demand and pricing picture.
Breakbulk volumes and rates gain in global shipping resurgence
The question remains how long can it last?
E-commerce growth pushes investors to ‘infill’ properties
Scarcity of available sites sends industrial real estate rents soaring and sticker shock is setting in.
Post-COVID demand for pharma cold-chain facilities on the rise
Costs and risks could dampen marketplace supply response.
Micro-fulfillment: The future of grocery e-commerce
Small warehouse facilities in population centers facilitate super-quick deliveries
Steel: Is China overproducing again?
The Chinese government has committed more than once to curbing its excess steel-producing capacity, a condition which contributed to a pre-COVID glut of steel in global markets.
Will Biden ditch the Trump tariffs?
International pressures may motivate the President to act. But engaging China is a nagging issue.
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