Call the ships to port: Automation of container facilities a worthwhile investment

Development in robotics makes sector a dark horse for growth

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There is a general malaise present within European markets. This is particularly true for 'value' stocks, which continue to polarise from their 'growth' counterparts as near-term concerns around cost cutting and dividend protection are increasingly the focus of investors and the drivers of relative performance.

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