Container shipping in the melting pot

Article Abstract:

Container shipping is experiencing a wave of consolidation, as carriers are forming groupings through mergers and acquisitions. Among the most prominent of the consolidations in the sector is the merger of the container operations of P&O and Nedlloyd, which will be called P&O Nedlloyd Container Line. The new company will have a combined turnover of almost $4 billion and will be equally owned by UK and Dutch investors. Carriers are also building larger, fuel-efficient vessels to reduce slot costs to further achieve economies of scale.

Economic aspects

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Boxships set to become ever larger

Article Abstract:

The rapid growth in the size and carrying space of container fleet or boxships is analyzed, with special emphasis on their contribution to increased global manufacturing and consumption networks. Technical expertise is also expected to be challenged in constructing more capacious boxships to meet the demands of ever-growing international trade.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Technology application, Market trend/market analysis, International trade

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More liner operators set up own terminals

Article Abstract:

The port of Rotterdam in Holland is one of a number of ports in Europe where liner operators have used their economic power to demand their own terminals. Maersk was the first company to create its own terminal division.

Management, Services, Buildings and facilities, Terminals (Transportation), Transportation facilities, Ocean liners, Maersk Line

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