Abstract
Containerized shipping traces its roots back to the 1950s. We describe the origin of the standardized shipping container and how it is used in modern liner shipping networks. We further discuss the structure of such networks and describe laws and regulations regarding the formation and operation of liner shipping services.
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Notes
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In shipping parlance, services are sometimes called “strings”. We avoid this term to prevent confusion with programming terminology.
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The curves are only approximate in order to protect the confidentiality of Maersk Line’s data.
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Note that partnerships between carriers for cooperation on a service can exist without forming an alliance.
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Tierney, K. (2015). Containerized Shipping. In: Optimizing Liner Shipping Fleet Repositioning Plans. Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series, vol 57. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17665-9_2
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