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The sudden drying-up of credit and collapsing trade volumes have changed the industry’s concerns

There is a striking view from the road leading to Doraleh Container Terminal, in the east African state of Djibouti - -

Content

Slide in trade leaves a glut of capacity

The fall-out may be drastic for a sector that has become used to growth, says Robert Wright

Africa: Continent rises above its problems

Development is certain despite many infrastructure challenges, writes Robert Wright

US road haulage: Rail rivalry pulls big rigs off the highway

Economic and green factors may have taught America how not to keep on trucking, reports Robert Wright

Containers: Monster ships may turn into big liabilities

Plans laid in times of rapid growth look rather less attractive now, writes Robert Wright

Suez Canal: Lines put new faith in Hope

High fees have forced ships back to the long route around the Cape, writes Robert Wright