"Ocean carriers are employing 'strategic blanked sailings' on the Asia-Europe trade lane as they manage the transition from old services to the new alliance networks, according to maritime intelligence firm eeSea.
The shifting services are occurring over the traditional Lunar New Year period with the slow season extending through March on Asia-Europe. Combined with longer voyages around southern Africa, it is allowing carriers to use strategically placed blank sailings to offset delays as vessels are repositioned."
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Source: S&P Journal of Commerce