CMA CGM gets closer to rival carriers on Indian trades
CMA CGM appears to be warming to new network partners on Indian trades to compete ...
Ocean carriers are said to be “scraping the barrel” to find enough container tonnage for their extra loaders from Asia.
A dearth of ships becoming available – owners having their heads turned by astronomically high offers for short-term fixtures – is putting the extra loader plans of carriers for the peak season in jeopardy.
Alphaliner’s inactive fleet update on 2 August recorded 164 ships, for 585,105 teu, as idle, eight more than in its previous assessment on 19 July.
However, the consultant noted, ...
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