February’s U.S. container import volumes decreased 6% from January — a better-than-expected performance as the sector enters its slow season. But other signs point to potential softness in domestic freight in March and April.
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COVID-19 Confirmed on Gjertrud Maersk
The Gjertrud Maersk has become what is believed to be the first container ship in the world reported to carry the coronavirus. Seven crew members were evacuated from the vessel in Ningbo, China, on Thursday. “One of the seafarers has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and four seafarers are asymptomatic infected individuals. The other two tested… Continue reading COVID-19 Confirmed on Gjertrud Maersk