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Non-Transparent Prices Could Impact the Container-Shipping Sector

Public companies in the container-shipping sector have seen their combined debt-to-EBITDA ratio rise to 8.7 for the 12-month period ending September 30, 2019, up from 8.4 in calendar-year 2018.

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Ocean Container Trade Faces Historic Overcapacity

The most-recent forecasts expect global container fleet capacity to grow by 4.6 percent in 2016, and another 4.7 percent in 2017, though spot prices for major routes have dropped 21 to 44 percent from a year ago because of plunging demand.

Mexico’s improving transportation infrastructure is also helping support its expanding manufacturing industry.

Taking A Fresh Look At US-Mexico Trade

The U.S. and Mexico share an enduring bilateral trade relationship that has only gotten stronger in recent years due to the free trade benefits of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) coupled with resurgence in nearshoring.

Wendy’s Struggles To Meet Growing Demand For Fresh Produce

Consumers ranked produce as the top dietary change they are asking for, surpassing less sugar, salt and fat, according to a survey from AlixPartners last year.