Vincent Clerc sees risk of a price war between major carriers

Maersk’s chief executive expects there will be overcapacity of ships for up to three years. ”There is a possibility that it could turn into a price war,” he says.
"If you don't participate in that activity, it's quite simple: your ship is empty and ours is not," says CEO Vincent Clerc on lowering container freight rates. | Photo: Tom Little/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
"If you don't participate in that activity, it's quite simple: your ship is empty and ours is not," says CEO Vincent Clerc on lowering container freight rates. | Photo: Tom Little/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix

Maersk warns that major liner companies are undercutting each other and that it could potentially turn into a price war if the current slump persists.

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