Schenker race...Mærsk out – in the name of synergies, or the lack thereof
DSV in pole, the bulls argue
For a major box line that, on the asset-light side of the logistics equation, is perceived to be a mere outlier in the industry, as world shipping leader Mediterranean Shipping Company arguably is, to now take over a pure freight forwarder* smells a lot like a classic, opportunistic (MSC-indeed) move.
(*Nothing changes our recent ’Vertical integration – where mentality and culture clash’ take; in fact it’s reinforced, I reckon.)
First reaction: France’s Clasquin for the Geneva headquarters? Way too small to bother.
Right – ...
Maersk sets new chartering record with deal for $150,000 a day
Maersk pulls out of DB Schenker bid after identifying 'challenges' in integration
Forwarders 'being squeezed' as spot and contract rates move further apart
Return to double-digit spot rate gains looms with new FAK hikes and surcharges
MSC and CMA CGM roll out new shuttle services as intra-Asia rates soar
Demand for air freight 'perking up', but this puts pressure on capacity
Idle containership fleet dips to pandemic era lows as carriers hunt tonnage
US imports still rising – 'strongest performance since the pandemic'
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