Drewry: Little Hope for Asia-West Africa Volume Recovery

Carriers in the Asia to West Africa container trade could be dragged through another woeful demand story as the container traffic on the route continues decreasing in 2017, according to shipping consultancy Drewry.

Drewry: No Recovery for Asia – West Africa Container Traffic

The third quarter drop in volumes was unexpectedly severe and must have caught carriers out by surprise as Asia to West Africa container traffic fell by 19% in the third quarter, while the end-year result will not be much better, according to shipping con