Mixed Fortunes Of Transport Sector

Ahmad Maghfur Usman, Equity Analyst, Nomura Malaysia

26-Sep-24 09:15

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The transportation sector has encountered several challenges in the first half of this year, including supply chain disruptions, the Red Sea crisis, and adverse weather conditions in Asia. These factors have been reflected in the mixed earnings of key players. Will the second half of the year provide some relief? Ahmad Maghfur Usman, Equity Analyst at Nomura Malaysia, shares his analysis.

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Categories: markets, the workplace

Tags: transportation sector, markets, supply chain,

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