When carriers merge, it gives them stronger and more dominant control over the overall ocean freight economy. Hapag-Lloyd AG and United Arab Shipping Company. UASC have agreed to merge, which will make the combined entity, operating under the Hapag-Lloyd banner, the world’s fifth largest ocean carrier. When the two companies merge, they will have a total of 237 […]
Read moreIf you need to ship goods to remote locations, you need to know which ocean carriers are most trustworthy. How to choose the right ocean carrier: If you are shipping a large amount of goods per shipping, you need to make sure that the carrier of your choice is capable of handling your. Make sure […]
Read moreThe collapse of Hanjin, the seventh largest container ocean shipping company, is going to impact the global supply chain. The legal options and what to expect from the Hanjin Chapter 15 proceedings have been outlined in this maritime law update by the International Maritime Group: http://www.internationalmaritime.net/hanjins-collapse/
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