Analyst firm sees Maersk's maneuver as evidence of slow steaming trend

Maersk Line's decision to reduce sailing speeds on container transit between Asia and Europe is direct evidence that liner companies will use slow steaming going forward, says Clarksons Platou.
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/Kasper Palsnov
Photo: Ritzau Scanpix/Kasper Palsnov

Alliance partners Maersk Line and MSC will add more ships to the various routes between Asia and Europe next year, while reducing speed on the tradelane.

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