Looking to life after conferences

Lines face uncertain times as collusion ends re-regulated market, writes Janet Porter

Janet Porter - Wednesday 30 July 2008

TWELVE weeks from now, container lines will be on their own. No longer will they be able to set freight rates together, agree on surcharge levels and discuss capacity issues, at least in the European trades.

The European Commission will outlaw conferences on October 18, bringing toan end a system that has formed the bedrock of liner shipping for w...

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