News / Airfreight shippers say box line integrated services will be a 'game-changer'

Forwarders may not be so keen, but shippers have welcomed the decision by Maersk and other box lines to offer integrated logistics services, including air freight.

Shippers at Tiaca’s regional symposium in Amsterdam last week claimed a one-stop shop would make it easier for them to switch services when problems arise.

“Box lines have bought forwarders, terminal operators, planes and airlines,” said Denis Choumert, chair of the European Shippers’ Council.

“For us it’s a good thing, because of the level of complexity. They ...