As risks surge and stocks plunge, a look at the key coronavirus issues and a rundown of FreightWaves’ coverage to date.
Big data confirms China trade volumes fell off a cliff in the wake of the coronavirus.
Asian refineries suddenly have too much gasoline, diesel and jet fuel. Buyers in the West are taking the overflow, a plus for product tankers.
Cost to ship containers from China is down 6-8% but dearth of cargo may limit discounts.
The second half of 2020 is shaping up to be either very good or very bad for dry bulk shipping.
Companies that have been outsourcing and far-sourcing their supplies might now look to source closer to their assembly line to have flexibility during times of disruption.
Inland trucking slowdown in China leaves port reefer plugs full, blocking refrigerated food imports.
Trade risks will intensify if the virus spreads from China to the global pool of seafarers.
Shipping bosses warn of huge economic knock-on effects from the coronavirus outbreak.
