Even the most ardent opponents of BER want to maintain container alliances

The fronts between container carriers and shippers are not necessarily that fiercely drawn when it comes to the carriers' unique competitive edge, says Sea-Intelligence. Even the most ardent opponents of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation do not want to get rid of alliances altogether, notes the firm.
Photo: /ritzau/Christian Charisius
Photo: /ritzau/Christian Charisius

Do the opponents of the shipping lines' Consortia Block Exemption Regulation, BER, really want to get rid of the container alliances and the vessel sharing agreements that allow shipping companies to use slots on each others' ships.

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