According to a LoadStar article written by Mike Wackett, the changes to Asia-North Europe service networks, a knock-on from carriers’ aggressive blanking programmes, are “playing havoc” with the container supply chain, according to industry stakeholders.
Carriers Under Pressure To Cover CommitmentsWith both 2M and THE alliance members having suspended loops to October, carriers are merging itineraries or adding extra calls on remaining loops to cover commitments.
- However, the resulting...
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