'Be prepared' is key to avoiding problems on return to Suez transits
BCOs are not sufficiently prepared for the likely influx of detention and demurrage (D&D) charges ...
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Ocean carriers are struggling to maintain weekly sailings from Asia to Europe via the Cape of Good Hope routing, despite the delivery of some 425,000 teu of newbuild capacity this year.
According to an analysis by Alphaliner, the extended voyages are proving a challenge for carriers endeavouring to keep to revised proforma schedules.
“At least two, and preferably three, extra vessels need to be added to each loop to guarantee all scheduled departures,” said the consultant.
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