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Oceanic transport alters dynamics of trade

Rising international trade has increased demand for transport, especially for ocean freight, since 98% of intercontinental trade is transported by sea. Now with increasing fuel prices and high volatilities in freight rates the profitability of food and feed companies might be endangered, according to a report by Rabobank International.

This article can also be found at Feed Tech, volume 9, no. 9

Keywords: Raw materials, oceanic transport, vessels, shipping costs, bulk vessels, Panama size

FT_9.9_7.pdf

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