Alphaliner: Battle for market shares on the Pacific

15 container carriers' attempt at implementing rate increases between Asia and the US through a new rate policy will only be successful if the carriers withdraw capacity, says Alphaliner.
BY OLE ANDERSEN

The 15 carriers in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) will have to withdraw ships from the Pacific services if they want to successfully increase the rates, says Alphaliner, pointing out that the TSA members continue their internal fight for market shares.

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