Freight and steel costs shift loader quotes
Freight changes on West and East African routes plus higher steel costs have pushed landed quotes for 5-tonne and 3-tonne loaders up, with longer lead times.
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- Freight changes on West and East African routes plus higher steel costs have pushed landed quotes for 5-tonne and 3-tonne loaders up, with longer lead times.
Freight changes on West and East African routes plus higher steel costs have pushed landed quotes for 5-tonne and 3-tonne loaders up, with longer lead times.
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