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Global Logistics Summit Addresses Rising Shipping Costs and Port Congestion

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Industry leaders convened today to tackle pressing issues in global logistics, focusing on strategies to mitigate soaring freight rates and alleviate ongoing port backlogs. Key discussions centered on technology adoption, infrastructure investment, and cross-border collaboration.

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📊 Key Wholesale Market Indicators

Industrial Metals Index

185.3

+1.2% (WoW)

Metals Price Trend Area

Global Container Freight Index

$2,437 /FEU

-2.5% (MoM)

Shipping Cost Trend Area

Producer Price Index (PPI)

+0.3%

(MoM, Final Demand)

PPI Trend Area

Manufacturing PMI

52.1

Expansion (>50)

PMI Trend Area

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