MORE mega
ships are on the way "like it or not", says Maersk Line North America Michael
White CEO Michael White.
They will
require more cooperation between terminals, shipping lines and cargo interests
to ease congestion at ports, he said.
"Sometimes
we're quick to blame others for the challenges we face, rather than
collectively finding solutions," he told the South Carolina International
Trade Conference.
"The big
ships are coming. They're no surprise. They didn't sneak up on us. We've been
talking about them for years," said Mr White, adding, "Everyone has a
role to play."
Mr White
asserts that carriers' large ships and vessel-sharing agreements are a rational
reaction to falling rates, while still meeting anticipated growth demand,
reported Vancouver's Ship & Bunker.
"I think
that's something that is just a reality. All carriers have to find a way to
reduce costs... and reducing your average slot cost is a big element of
that," said Mr White.
"I think
big ships are an opportunity, and like it or not there are going to be more of
them."
Source :
HKSG.
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