Continued soft consumer demand and lower volumes, no seasonal peak, and disruptions at the Panama Canal will lead shippers toward alternative and creative logistics solutions.
Reduced shipment volumes and freight rates, higher costs, and lower consumer confidence continue to pose challenges within the worldwide logistics and supply-chain industries.
As global trade and supply chains approach pre-pandemic levels, demand has cooled and capacity has grown—presenting new challenges amid rising energy costs, high inflation, and uncertainty regarding China.
CAF Worldwide CEO and founder, Joe Barry, weighs in on the state of global trade including tariff updates, global economic outlook, and freight forwarding insights.
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