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Maersk’s integrator strategy has not lost its support from freight forwarders, according to its ocean and logistics CEO, Vincent Clerc.

Yesterday, Maersk announced bumper profits for Q3, and Mr Clerc told the Hong Kong’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference the group was also seeing a gradual expansion of its logistics business.

“That is really based on the confidence that more and more customers are placing in Maersk for doing more, or taking a different place in their supply chain than we have in ...

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  • Ashutosh Gupte

    November 20, 2020 at 12:45 pm

    This is actually cover up effort by Maersk in logistics & freight forwarding market. In order to gain the trust of forwarders after DB Schenker withdrew support publicly.

    • Vinod Gupta

      November 23, 2020 at 10:04 am

      Lines have found a work around to beat compliance law by publishing rates online. This is how they have managed to take the freight rate levels higher almost increasing it by 60%. Maersk strategy is very clear to throw out forwarders and it is quite evident. This clarification is only to hold on to forwarder until they gain full control. Schenker had the guts to refuse and say NO to Maersk

  • Erik Tukule

    November 26, 2020 at 2:41 am

    Move by Maersk to lock out/short cut the forwarders is a very brave move but certainly not wise. With all the bubbling PR presentation and trying to put a brave face, am waiting to confirm my bet same time next year. People in Maersk will have gotten fired by then

  • Peter John

    November 26, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Forwarders should unite and boycott Maersk. Use their services only when there is no choice. Support MSC and Happag Lloyd.its time to teach the star a lesson. Today it is Schenkers.. Tomorrow it could be any other forwarder. Customer never comes first for this carrier. They have started fleecing exporters and forwarders by way of spot rates. Huge amendment and reprice charges leave us with no option but to pay through our nose
    High handed attitude has always been their forte

  • Ram Nair

    November 26, 2020 at 10:10 pm

    No Mr Vincent… We are not with you

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