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Disruption to supply chains lengthens delivery times and leaves goods waiting at ports
Manufacturers are passing rising cost on to clients, fuelling inflation in the eurozone
Shipping line plans green methanol vessel in industry under pressure to cut emissions
Exporters have complained about brutal rate rises and broken contracts
Importers of consumer items from sports kit to toys cite ‘huge impact’ on business
The disruption adds to arguments for reducing dependence on lengthy supply chains
Soaring prices fuelled by shortage of containers and recovery in consumer demand
Container ships queue to enter world’s busiest ports as backlogs and delays mount
Danish group has defied the sceptics, repeatedly raising profits guidance
The head of France’s CMA CGM says authorities are concerned a rebound in rates threatens Chinese exports
Data appear to vindicate complaints from users of Britain’s biggest container terminal
Trapped by Covid-19 lockdowns, the plight of thousands of crews is rising, as is the risk of accidents
World’s biggest shipping line says demand has recovered more quickly than it expected
City takes steps on infrastructure, water and food security projects
Although the pandemic has brought chaos to the global economy, many lines are making more money
Industry’s resilience is built on greater agility, lower fuel prices and higher freight rates
Concern comes as world’s biggest container shipping company delivers better than expected profits
Reduced competition is likely to make this downturn less turbulent than the last
The pandemic has put intense pressure on the flow of ships from Asia to the west
The industry has navigated the crisis with some skill, but pressure to cut prices is growing
Chief says coronavirus does not necessarily spell ‘worst crisis’ for sector
‘Slow steaming’ options for imports gain popularity as coronavirus lockdowns sap demand
China’s exports show signs of recovery but demand falters in US and Europe
Warnings of disruptions heighten focus on China’s outsized role in global sourcing
Danish shipping group hit by ‘very, very weak February’ but hopes for rebound in April
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