Suez accident: Japanese shippers look for news ways to Europe
By DW
20 May 2021 |
8:46 am
Japanese shipping companies are looking to reduce their reliance on the Suez Canal. They are stepping up their search for an alternative route connecting East Asia to key markets in Europe.
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