Turning the Tide on Waves of Uncertainty: Despite the weak economy, ocean carriers plan for growth on both established and emerging trade lanes

摘要

Whoever it was that originated the phrase, "may you live In interesting times," surely had a year like this past one in mind. After running aground in the wake of the global economic crisis of 2008 and 2009, it seemed like a rebound for global ocean carriers was in the offing. Container volumes were going up, and the rates they could charge per TEU were higher as well.