News / Intra-Asia rates hit by ripples from chaotic ocean container trades and China slowdown

22/12/2015

Weak trade demand and rampant competition between ocean carriers has led to unsustainable freight rates on some intra-Asia networks.

The decline has forced MCC Transport, Maersk Line’s intra-Asia specialist, to consolidate its network.

“We had to rationalise by closing two services and taking six ships out,” said ...

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