April 11, 2022
Optiyol, as a transportation-focused tech company, periodically collects 5 notable news and pieces about transportation, logistics, supply chain solutions, autonomous cars, digitalization, the ai, optimization, sustainability and market news.
1- Oil prices have dipped from recent highs, but expect another surge.
“Oil prices have seen a sharp decline this week following their surge on the back of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but expect prices to rise again.”
2- Goldman Sachs warns that the ongoing Ukraine crisis could trigger a global economic downturn
“...numerous strategists worrying about a potential recession.”
3- Wan Hai to issue $2bn in bonds to back fleet expansion
“Taiwanese carrier is looking to bond issuance and stock dividend to shore up its cash balance and has approved more vessel acquisitions worth $1bn.”
4- Brace for delays to your Amazon and Walmart orders, trade official warns
“COVID-19 shutdowns in China are threatening to delay online orders for companies like Amazon and Walmart”
5- Getir is now worth nearly $12 billion after raising another $768 million
“Instant delivery startup Getir has announced that it has closed a new $768 million Series E founding round. Following this deal, the company has reached a valuation of $11.8 billion.”
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