“The free market solution of increasing prices for ocean and transport until demand is reduced to match existing container/vessel space supply, is an answer,” he adds. But “the implications for our nation’s balance of payments, and our agriculture sector are disastrous, and need to be understood by shippers, carriers and policymakers.”
Ag exporters grapple with containership space crunch
Ag exporters grapple with containership space crunch
A container and space availability crisis for agricultural exporters “is getting worse, and is projected to deteriorate further over the coming months,” said Peter Friedmann, executive director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.
“The free market solution of increasing prices for ocean and transport until demand is reduced to match existing container/vessel space supply, is an answer,” he adds. But “the implications for our nation’s balance of payments, and our agriculture sector are disastrous, and need to be understood by shippers, carriers and policymakers.”
“The free market solution of increasing prices for ocean and transport until demand is reduced to match existing container/vessel space supply, is an answer,” he adds. But “the implications for our nation’s balance of payments, and our agriculture sector are disastrous, and need to be understood by shippers, carriers and policymakers.”
