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Congestion, Expanded Operations Challenge US Cargo Port Efficiency
US cargo ports continue to see strong revenue performance as a result of sustained congestion and record volume...
US cargo ports continue to see strong revenue performance as a result of sustained congestion and record volume...
Article / 2 years ago
Strong Global Goods Demand Has Helped EM Exports Through the Pandemic
The strength of global goods demand in the past year was a boon for several emerging markets’ (EMs) current account...
The strength of global goods demand in the past year was a boon for several emerging markets’ (EMs) current account...
Article / 3 years ago
Suez Canal Blockage a Large Loss Event for Global Reinsurers
The blocking of the Suez Canal and resulting disruption to global shipping is likely to cause a large loss...
The blocking of the Suez Canal and resulting disruption to global shipping is likely to cause a large loss...
Article / 3 years ago
Global Container Shipping Rates Are High, but Unsustainable
Global container shipping companies' performance will be strong in 2021 after a profitable 2020, Fitch Ratings says...
Global container shipping companies' performance will be strong in 2021 after a profitable 2020, Fitch Ratings says...
Article / 3 years ago
P/C Inland Marine 2020 U/W Losses Climb on Rising Pandemic Claims
Pandemic-related insured losses led to unprecedented volatility in the inland marine (IM) property/casualty insurance segment in 1H20 that is expected to extend into 2021...
Pandemic-related insured losses led to unprecedented volatility in the inland marine (IM) property/casualty insurance segment in 1H20 that is expected to extend into 2021...
Article / 3 years ago
Global Shipping Outlook Is Negative Due to Demand Risks
Slowing global economic growth, trade tensions and geopolitical risks will lead to subdued demand growth in global shipping in 2020, Fitch Ratings says in a new report...
Slowing global economic growth, trade tensions and geopolitical risks will lead to subdued demand growth in global shipping in 2020, Fitch Ratings says in a new report...
Article / 4 years ago
3D Printing May Disrupt Ports and Reduce US Imports from China
Ports may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years....
Ports may be most exposed to disruptive effects of 3D printing (3DP) on transportation infrastructure assets over the next 20 years....
Article / 5 years ago
US Ports' Revenues Insulated from US-China Tariffs
Increased tariffs on bilateral US-China goods trade may result in decreased traffic at certain US ports, says Fitch Ratings...
Increased tariffs on bilateral US-China goods trade may result in decreased traffic at certain US ports, says Fitch Ratings...
Article / 5 years ago
China's Growing Thermal Coal Supply to Pressure Exporters
Growing Chinese thermal coal supply is likely to lead to further tightening of import controls by the government, putting pressure on seaborne coal prices and adding order uncertainties for...
Growing Chinese thermal coal supply is likely to lead to further tightening of import controls by the government, putting pressure on seaborne coal prices and adding order uncertainties for...
Article / 5 years ago