Supply chain shifts alter how container line shipping carriers operate
Disassembling the world’s factory will add many layers of extra complexity to the global logistics chain, but at the same time create new customer demand deriving from the new norms in world trade
Carriers need to react to changes in the global supply chain not just operationally but also strategically. Tom Harris, a supply chain expert at Maersk, explains why the ability to integrate the entire end-to-end logistics chain beyond the ocean freight portion may help carriers to stand out from the competition