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How a Container Shipping Merger Is Rewiring Global Trade
On this milestone episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the ripple effects of the recent mega-merger between two of the world's largest container shipping lines. With the trade-weighted dollar hovering near 120 and US imports still outpacing exports, they explore how consolidation in ocean freight is changing freight rates, port congestion, and the cost of everything from furniture to microchips. Luna brings a surprising stat about the top ten carriers now controlling nearly 85 percent of global capacity, while Lucas breaks down why the merger's real impact will show up in the next round…
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