Maersk’s stock fell sharply due to a grim outlook for the maritime industry later this year. The decline relates to an expected end to the freight rate rise caused by the Red Sea conflict. Maersk forecasts a modest 2.5% to 4.5% growth in global container trade, missing many analysts’ predictions. The Red Sea issue affects […]
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