Transfar Shipping a ‘spearhead’ in Alibaba’s logistics ambition
The emerging carrier backed by the Chinese e-commerce giant has been actively expanding capacity, including the recent acquisition of three feeders
Transfar Shipping’s foray into the shipowning arena is seen by some as a risky move amid a possible correction in freight rates. But short-term volatility is not seen as a big concern for the container shipping entrant, which was established to serve a long-term goal, says its chief operating officer