Transpac spot rates crash as pre-tariff demand for US imports from Asia fades
Container spot freight rates on the transpacific eastbound routes from Asia to the US west ...
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By Mike Wackett
Rival carriers offering direct port calls by mainline vessels will look to use the unproven ’hub & spoke’ network strategy of the forthcoming Gemini Cooperation alliance to their advantage.
In North Europe, the Gemini hubs will be at Rotterdam and the German ports of Wilhelmshaven and Bremerhaven, with all other gateways served via dedicated shuttle or feeder services – although the UK ports of Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway are all expected to receive direct calls.
But other ports accustomed to serving ...
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