Unlike routine rate cycles, deflationary pressure in freight markets refers to a structural condition in which persistent overcapacity—too many vessels, trucks, or aircraft relative to demand—pushes rates into a sustained decline rather than a temporary dip.
Source: https://www.fitchsolutions.com/corporates/transport-logistics/deflationary-pressures-freight-shipping-supply-chains-14-07-2021
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