The container shipping industry is a capital-intensive and risky business. Its profitability is limited by the need for large investments in fleet capacity deployed within fixed liner service schedules, even if cargo volumes are too low to fill the vessels. Unused capacity cannot be stored and represents lost revenues. The high operational risks are further compounded by the fact that, unlike other logistics sectors, container liner shipping is strictly bound to a limited range of standardized load units: twenty-foot dry containers and forty-foot wide, high-cube containers (with a maximum height of 9’6”).More info :containerdienst-arm.de
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To reduce their exposure to operational risks and to maximize vessel utilization, container shipping lines optimize the offered slot capacities on specific routes by adjusting frequency and transit times to meet customer demand for high transport frequencies and lower shipping costs. To enhance efficiency, they also deploy advanced decision-making instruments to support their customers in the selection of cargo mix and stowage patterns. These tools can generate savings through optimized vessel stowage planning, improved port terminal performance, and predictive maintenance of ships, containers, and other shipping assets.
To increase their control over slot capacities and to achieve a strategic advantage on key trade routes, the largest container carriers (Maersk Line, CMA-CGM, and MSC) have been active in acquiring logistics services companies. The successful takeover of pure logistics services subsidiaries such as Damco by Maersk Line or CEVA Logistics by CMA-CGM has led to a significant vertical integration in their shipping operations. In addition, they have been actively managing hinterland flows by securing dedicated terminal capacity in their shipping networks.…