The state and challenges of global container shipping in 2018
Narkaus, Aleksi (2019)
Narkaus, Aleksi
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201903183332
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201903183332
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The aim of this thesis was to examine the state of modern container shipping by considering the most substantial challenges that the industry is facing globally and additionally, provide methods for a more financially efficient way of operating in the market. The research was done by first selecting the prominent issues by exploring the existing academic, administrative and consultancy papers and data from the container transport field. After the issues had been identified, the focus moved on understanding the often prolonged and problematic questions, since majority of the selected topics have circled around the industry for decades without conclusions.
The paper was narrowed down to consider companies and vessels that operate in the liner charter market, excluding those that are engaged in the bulk or specialized cargo transport. Reason for this choice was the unique shipper base of container market. Whereas the bulk or specialized cargo shipping companies often deal with a single shipper, the largest container companies serve thousands of shippers on each voyage.
The paper was narrowed down to consider companies and vessels that operate in the liner charter market, excluding those that are engaged in the bulk or specialized cargo transport. Reason for this choice was the unique shipper base of container market. Whereas the bulk or specialized cargo shipping companies often deal with a single shipper, the largest container companies serve thousands of shippers on each voyage.