Freight Night: Logistics Data Paint Dire Picture For Shipping, Broader Economy
• https://www.zerohedge.com, By Tyler DurdenIf shipping is an indicator of the direction the economy is heading, look out.
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If shipping is an indicator of the direction the economy is heading, look out.
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