News / Container booking platforms could ease 'pain points' for shipping lines

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Online container freight buying platforms could help shipping lines respond more dynamically to dramatic changes in demand.

According to new research from Drewry Supply Chain Advisers, their widespread adoption could ease the extreme rate volatility that hits both shippers and carriers periodically.

In a study commissioned by CyberLogitec, Drewry notes that the “static” nature of container slot supply is in stark contrast to the “huge, short-term variations” in demand, leading to wildly oscillating vessel load factors, and is the root cause of ...