All new carriers have withdrawn from previously booming Pacific route

The smaller and new shipping companies that moved into Asia-North America during the pandemic have all left the market. And MSC has also scaled down big-time on the trade.
Photo: Pr / Port of Rotterdam / Kees Torn
Photo: Pr / Port of Rotterdam / Kees Torn

Fewer container slots are available for companies that make their living by having goods shipped from Asia to North America across the Pacific Ocean.

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