News / Crowley to merge shipping and logistics in new year vertical integration plan

US container shipping line Crowley has become the latest to embark on a vertical integration strategy after announcing its liner and logistics divisions will merge.

“This restructuring is essential for us to compete more effectively in our markets while providing clarity to our customers and business partners that we are a fully integrated logistics organisation,” said Tom Crowley, chairman and chief executive.

“We add a lot more value when we help customers increase the velocity of their supply chains and reduce their landed ...