Red Sea crisis forces Maersk to increase capacity over strategy limit
Maersk Line appears to have temporarily abandoned its strategy of maintaining capacity at no more ...
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By Mike Wackett
Ocean carriers seem to be throwing every bit of cellular capacity they have in reserve at the peak season this year, as, unlike 2013 when the year began with a profitable first quarter, most container lines have yet to move into the black so far this year.
It is therefore crucial that they post a good third-quarter performance by taking advantage of cargo peaks, which also explains Zim’s decision to provide an ad-hoc sailing by its 10,062teu Zim Tianjin from China ...
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Brett Lewis
July 10, 2014 at 2:44 amThis is so true! That is why it is important for industries to properly plan their cargo schedule. The earlier you plan it, the more savings you’ll get.