News / CSCL and UASC closer on Asia-Europe while April GRIs melt into rate declines

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Neither China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) or United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has shown signs of joining an east-west mega alliance, but other circumstances seem to be bringing the two carriers closer on the key Asia-Europe tradelane.

Both CSCL and UASC appear to prefer keeping formal vessel-sharing options open, but they must also know that in the longer term – and to remain competitive on a route where economies of scale are all-important – they will need to consider the advantages ...