News / More choice and faster transits offered by alliances' Asia-Europe service shake-up

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With the reshuffled east-west container shipping alliances now in full swing, supply chain consultant Drewry says Asia-Europe shippers now have a greater range of services and options available, including faster transits for time-sensitive cargo.

According to Drewry’s analysis, the four mega-alliances are offering a “well-balanced network” of a weekly westbound capacity of around 220,000 teu across a total of 21 services, underscored “by a wide port coverage at both ends of the trade”.

Currently 232 ships with an average nominal capacity of ...