Sea freight faces capacity cuts and shifting alliances
While the early October strike at US East Coast ports was resolved after three days, the lingering impact of vessel backlogs and congestion will take time to clear. However, carriers…
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Alliance changes are reshaping the Asia-Europe shipping landscape
The introduction of a new shipping alliance and MSC’s evolving role in the Asia-Europe trades is expected to provide broader coverage and enhanced port connectivity, but the reorganisation also signals…
Asia shippers benefit from latest alliance changes
New alliance will offer shippers 95% vessel schedule reliability, which will be very appealing to businesses that want to keep inventory levels lean, but competitors may offer alternative solutions that…
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