News / CMA CGM gets transpacific bonus as shippers shun ONE after botched launch

Transpacific volumes handled by CMA CGM soared this year as shippers abandoned the major Japanese carriers after the botched Ocean Network Express (ONE) launch.

According to new research by Alphaliner, the Ocean Alliance carrier was the main beneficiary as volumes handled by ONE on the headhaul eastbound trade from Asia to North America plummeted.

Problems with the merged booking and documentation systems forced MOL, NYK and K Line customers to book with other carriers.

Alphaliner said that between April and September this year, ONE ...