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Opinion: Freight rates can seem irrational. Here's why they are not

The behavior of liner companies may look irrational, but it actually makes sense, writes Jesper Præstensgaard in his first column for ShippingWatch.
Jesper Præstensgaard has previously been regional manager for Maersk in Asia, while he has also served as commercial director at Hapag-Lloyd. In the future, he will be contributing columns to ShippingWatch. | Photo: Ntg
Jesper Præstensgaard has previously been regional manager for Maersk in Asia, while he has also served as commercial director at Hapag-Lloyd. In the future, he will be contributing columns to ShippingWatch. | Photo: Ntg
by JESPER PRÆSTENSGAARD, managing partner of HUMANOSTICS

Is the container shipping industry acting irrationally?

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