Could the dissolution of the 2M alliance lead shipping lines into a tariff war?
According to Port Economics, the announcement of the dissolution of the 2M alliance (MSC and Maersk) could trigger “the start of an industry-wide reshaping of existing operating arrangements, especially on major east-west routes.” However, as maritime industry analyst Lars Jensen noted, “the time ahead is not unique at all, but rather one of those points where industry players take
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