Ocean Carriers Launch ‘Aggressive Push’ for Market Share

Ocean Carriers Launch ‘Aggressive Push’ for Market Share

The race for cargo has begun between carriers as volumes dip and fleet growth hits its new record, with the alliances eyeing different tactics.

Ocean carriers and alliances in an 'aggressive push for market share' - The Loadstar

The race for cargo has begun between carriers as volumes dip and fleet growth hits its new record, with the alliances eyeing different tactics.   Carriers have now suffered their tenth consecutive week of freight rate declines and, according to data company Upply, traditional peak summer season cargo levels proved “disappointing” on both Asia-Europe and transpacific routes. Further, Alphaliner reports that the global container orderbook is on th…