There is no expectation that these networks will be created in the near to medium term because of the limited numbers involved, according to Neubecker. "The freight sector, which typically leads the field for new market entrants, is now making some interesting and informed comments on what the freight industry needs, which is a more streamlined, cost-effective freight network." Although most network providers have shifted more towards conventional freight networks over the past few years, containers are perhaps the most successful network product of the previous ten years. The majority of ear

According to the most recent International Maritime Organization data, the total number of international freight shipments in July was 186 million.


Of these, 148.7 million were carried by containers (96.2% of global container movement), 121.7 million by dry bulk ships (7.7%), and 9.2 million by other commercial transport vessels.

International freight shipment numbers have increased for the third month in a row in September. According to the IMO, this was only the second time in nearly 15 years that monthly data had turned positive. The other time was in February of 2014.

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