Olaf Merk
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Is there still competition in liner shipping?
There is much less competition in liner shipping than commonly assumed, due to a proliferation of vessel sharing agreements or consortia which provide carriers with the knowledge and capabilities to adjust ship capacity rapidly in line with changing demand
A hidden opportunity to open up maritime trade?
Liberalising cabotage trades could offer hope for carriers
The end of globalisation as we know it
As 2016 comes to a close, Olaf Merk looks at what has happened, how it happened and what it means for next year
Industry viewpoint: the six challenges facing the next head of the IMO
Would-be secretary-generals have until the end of March to apply but there are several issues they need to consider to ensure the IMO remains relevant