Transport & Logistics mode
Over the past year, prices of transport in France have been decreasing slightly. When looking at it more closely, one can notice a classic post-inflationist loader-carrier relationship pattern. However, the decrease shouldn’t be very strong, and a few indicators are pointing to a price increase.
This week we’re focusing on the journey from Asia to Africa. What was a niche market 20 years ago, commonly branded as "ASAF" by Delmas and MOL for “ASia AFrica” is now a major route, covered by the top 3 alliances.
In the last decade, the global liner industry landscape changed considerably. From the “Big 3” Maersk Line, MSC, and CMA all the way to the creation of the P3 alliance, let’s take a look at the short-lived European attempt to take over the industry, which ended in an even stronger Chinese leadership.
