MSC moves into Nador West Med, as TiL takes minority stake in box terminal
MSC has become the latest carrier to seek to expand its west Mediterranean port capacity ...
Led by MSC and CMA CGM, ocean carriers are again scouring the charter and sales and purchase markets for tonnage to boost capacity and increase their market share.
With demand prospects improving, especially for the second half of the year, and freight indices showing weekly gains, some carriers are using the huge cash reserves accumulated over the past two years to bolster their networks and gain a commercial advantage over more conservative lines.
According to Maersk Broker’s weekly report, in the past ...
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