Are Ships Turning Around and Heading Back to Asia? | What is happening with Rates & Blank Sailings

Are Ships Turning Around
April 14, 2025

In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the allegations that containerships are reversing course and returning to Asia.

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