Polish Version
Jerzy Kujawa
Summary
This paper deals with an analysis of the processes of concentration in the liner, container shipping. In the first part it focuses on the capital concentration as a result of organic growth and/or consolidation among container shipping operators (whether mergers or acquisitions – M&A). The second part of this article focuses on the operational concentration of container fleets in a form of chartering vessels from non-operator owners and formation of the global container alliances between “big players”. The last part of this article focuses on threats connected with growing concentration of container fleet and market power in this sector of shipping.
Capital and operational concentration in the container shipping
Article
In order to view this page you need Flash Player 9+ support!
