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New alliance kicks off fresh round of musical chairs at liner companies

Several shipping lines may be forced to find new partners when Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd launch new alliance. ONE is considering its options.
Just over a year ago, Maersk and MSC announced that their 2M alliance will expire in January 2025. Maersk and CEO Vincent Clerc have now entered into a new partnership with German Hapag-Lloyd. | Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Just over a year ago, Maersk and MSC announced that their 2M alliance will expire in January 2025. Maersk and CEO Vincent Clerc have now entered into a new partnership with German Hapag-Lloyd. | Photo: Denis Balibouse/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by TOMAS KRISTIANSEN, NIKLAS KRIGSLUND, LIV ALMER

The new partnership between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd may well force several other shipping companies to look for new playmates.

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