As key global manufacturers and shippers of high-and-heavy cargo, the four global equipment giants — Caterpillar, Komatsu, Manitowoc, and Volvo — signal trends for the breakbulk segment.
The railroad says the comments threatening higher rates against those who oppose the NS merger were made in jest, but others argue they amounted to threats of retaliation that have prevented shippers from speaking out against the deal.
With fresh export shipments in a state of flux amid widespread protests, carrier executives in Bangladesh reported limited container bookings and gate-ins for loading in the last few days.
