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How will Maersk-MSC split redraw container shipping landscape?

January 25, 2023

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The decision by MSC and Maersk — the world’s two largest container lines — to terminate the 2M vessel-sharing alliance was predictable. The bigger surprise will be what happens next.

Will both MSC and Maersk go it alone after 2M ends in January 2025? Will Maersk join another alliance or create a new one? How will this affect the remaining two global alliances: Ocean Alliance and THE Alliance? And how will it affect cargo shipper pricing?

MSC big enough to stand alone

MSC grew far faster than any other ocean carrier over the past two years, taking over the top slot from Maersk.

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