Category: Alliances

Shipping alliances are supposed to be “plumbing,” but 2025–2026 turned into a full re-plumb: 2M ended, Maersk paired with Hapag-Lloyd under Gemini, the former THE Alliance partners regrouped as the Premier Alliance, and Ocean...

For years, shippers and ports have planned around unpredictable container schedules. Gemini (Maersk + Hapag-Lloyd) is one of the biggest attempts to change that, not by adding more strings, but by redesigning how cargo...

As global trade routes shift, security tensions rise, and the push for decarbonization accelerates, strategic maritime alliances are taking center stage in 2025. From high-profile defense pacts to quietly influential sustainability frameworks, these collaborations...

When it comes to managing a fleet of ships, shipowners are often faced with a critical decision: should they operate independently or join a maritime alliance? Both options come with unique benefits and challenges....

Maritime industry alliances bring together companies to leverage collective resources, share knowledge, and enhance bargaining power. The financial benefits of such collaborations are significant, ranging from reduced operational costs to improved market access. Here,...