Widening global overcapacity and import volume forecasts warning of weak volume growth will embolden cargo owners to attempt to secure more favorable fine print in their contracts on key service issues.
The agreement will result in a reduction of an estimated 25,000 mt of CO2-equivalent well-to-wake emissions for ocean freight transported under DHL's “GoGreen Plus” initiative.
For shippers whose priority is low price, the possibility certainly exists that the next few years will serve up a favorable pricing environment, if not highly favorable, writes Peter Tirschwell.
