The world’s top 10 carriers enjoyed a combined global market share of 60 per cent in 2006, up from 49.3 per cent in 2000, according to a new survey from a French shipping consultancy.
That’s an increase of 21.7 per cent, said the report compiled by AXS-Alphaliner, which added that the top 10 carriers’ combined fleet size had risen from 2.54 million TEUs to 6.28 million TEUs over the period.
The Liner Shipping Report shows that the world’s top three ocean liners, Maersk Line, MSC and CMA CGM, have increased their collective global market share from 32.4 per cent to 33.1 per cent in 2006 in terms of TEU carrying capacity.
This compares to a combined market share of 23.7 per cent on January 1, 2000, for the three leading container shipping companies, which back then were Maersk Sealand, Evergreen and P&O Nedlloyd.
What’s interesting about this growth is that Maersk Line commanded the largest global market share of 16.8 per cent at the beginning of this year, down from 18.2 per cent a year ago. The experts attribute this downturn to the integration difficulties Maersk faces with P&O Nedlloyd.
Both MSC and CMA CGM are said to have "strongly" strengthened their positions, with MSC raising its global market share from 8.6 per cent to 9.5 per cent in 2006. CMA CGM increased its share from 5.6 per cent to 6.5 per cent during the same period.
"It looks like the size and coverage extent of these two carriers give them more confidence in the future than smaller carriers and they are probably in a better position to sustain lower rates, thanks in part to economies of scale and through distinct commercial flair. It will allow them to drain cargo from smaller competitors and to continue growing faster than the rest", the report said.
The results highlight the rise and fall of some of the world’s top players by comparing the ratio between market shares on January 1, 2000 and January 1, 2007. The four success stories of this period are: CMA CGM, CSCL, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.
During these last seven years, CMA CGM recorded a growth of 174 per cent, with its market share rising from 2.4 per cent to 6.5 per cent, with organic growth accounting for more than 80 per cent of this growth.
CSCL’s market share has risen from 1.67 per cent to 3.82 per cent, up by 127.8 per cent, purely through organic growth.
MSC’s market share has climbed from 4.4 per cent to 9.8 per cent.
Hapag-Lloyd’s market share grew from 2.0 per cent to 4.4 per cent, with the acquisition of CP Ships in 2005 accounting for around three-quarters of this growth.
In fifth place is the CSAV Group, whose market share rose from 1.4 per cent to 2.4 per cent in part due to the acquisitions of Norasia and the Norsul liner services, as well as organic growth.
Hamburg Süd, PIL and the IRISL are said to have performed well during this seven-year period and significantly increased their global market share, on the back of strong regional growth.
The levels of market share controlled by Japanese lines NYK Line, MOL and "K" Line are said to have remained about the same, Exim News Service reported.
Monday, June 22, 2009
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Intermodal
Intermodal
Global Intermodal Network
OOCL is renowned for its pioneering approach to developing intermodal connections. All means of intermodal transport are carefully integrated with trunk ocean services to offer seamless connections across continents using feeder services, barges, trucks and block trains.
Asia
OOCL has been a leader in developing intermodal connections, especially in China. We were the first to offer dedicated intermodal train services from Zhengzhou to Hong Kong in 1994, and the first Reefer-on-Rail services to locations as far as Harbin in the north of China, to Cheungdu and Xi'an in the interior. In December 1998, we launched our Reefer-on Rail service from Xian to Qingdao; the first of its kind in China. In May 1999, we launched another Reefer-on Rail from Chengdu to Shanghai. In the near future more dedicated unit train and Reefer-on-Rail services will be added to this network.
The Yangtze River and Pearl River Delta are well catered to via intermodal barges, with 35 port connections; a dedicated feeder service calls at 13 ports along the northern, central and southern coasts of China.
OOCL covers nearly all existing niche ports in Japan via its hub in Kaohsiung. Dedicated services also connect emerging markets with the Singapore Hub and fast access to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia is available.
Europe
OOCL's pan-European network of intermodal connections covers 40 major ports throughout Europe. OOCL operates three separate dedicated Intra-European services connecting Western Europe with the Scan-Baltic (Finland, Poland, Russia) region and with Iberia (Spain, Portugal). These provide prompt connections with the deep-sea services to and from Asia and North America, as well as offering Intra-European services to help customers develop new markets.
In addition, a daily dedicated block train, the "OOCL Express" is operated in the UK between Southampton and Manchester which helps to provide a high quality and reliable inland transport. The use of barge and train connections is being developed via strategically-located inland hubs across Continental Europe. Finally, we serve the Eastern Mediterranean via Gioia Tauro with a network of feeder connections.
North America
In the USA and Canada, rail dominates inter-modal transport. OOCL works in close partnership with all major rail service providers (BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Union Pacific) providing one of the fastest and most reliable services into the heart of North America. Regular double-stack trains connect ports of the East and West coasts to major inland destinations and distribution centers.
Global Intermodal Network
OOCL is renowned for its pioneering approach to developing intermodal connections. All means of intermodal transport are carefully integrated with trunk ocean services to offer seamless connections across continents using feeder services, barges, trucks and block trains.
Asia
OOCL has been a leader in developing intermodal connections, especially in China. We were the first to offer dedicated intermodal train services from Zhengzhou to Hong Kong in 1994, and the first Reefer-on-Rail services to locations as far as Harbin in the north of China, to Cheungdu and Xi'an in the interior. In December 1998, we launched our Reefer-on Rail service from Xian to Qingdao; the first of its kind in China. In May 1999, we launched another Reefer-on Rail from Chengdu to Shanghai. In the near future more dedicated unit train and Reefer-on-Rail services will be added to this network.
The Yangtze River and Pearl River Delta are well catered to via intermodal barges, with 35 port connections; a dedicated feeder service calls at 13 ports along the northern, central and southern coasts of China.
OOCL covers nearly all existing niche ports in Japan via its hub in Kaohsiung. Dedicated services also connect emerging markets with the Singapore Hub and fast access to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia is available.
Europe
OOCL's pan-European network of intermodal connections covers 40 major ports throughout Europe. OOCL operates three separate dedicated Intra-European services connecting Western Europe with the Scan-Baltic (Finland, Poland, Russia) region and with Iberia (Spain, Portugal). These provide prompt connections with the deep-sea services to and from Asia and North America, as well as offering Intra-European services to help customers develop new markets.
In addition, a daily dedicated block train, the "OOCL Express" is operated in the UK between Southampton and Manchester which helps to provide a high quality and reliable inland transport. The use of barge and train connections is being developed via strategically-located inland hubs across Continental Europe. Finally, we serve the Eastern Mediterranean via Gioia Tauro with a network of feeder connections.
North America
In the USA and Canada, rail dominates inter-modal transport. OOCL works in close partnership with all major rail service providers (BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CSX, Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Union Pacific) providing one of the fastest and most reliable services into the heart of North America. Regular double-stack trains connect ports of the East and West coasts to major inland destinations and distribution centers.
e-Services
My OOCL Center
My OOCL Center (MOC) is an online tool offered by OOCL to enhance the interaction with all those involved in a shipment, improving cooperation between all key parties.
We offer you a greater "window' into our organization.
You can "see what we see".
All the previous functions provided by CargoSmart are carried forward to the My OOCL Center. Users could use the their existing CargoSmart ID/Password to log in both platforms.
My OOCL Center (MOC) is an online tool offered by OOCL to enhance the interaction with all those involved in a shipment, improving cooperation between all key parties.
We offer you a greater "window' into our organization.
You can "see what we see".
All the previous functions provided by CargoSmart are carried forward to the My OOCL Center. Users could use the their existing CargoSmart ID/Password to log in both platforms.
OOCL Career
People Environment
OOCL today
"The sea has held my fascination since I was a little boy. The ship is my other self" said the late Mr. C.Y. Tung, founder of OOCL. With his hopes, dreams and visionary leadership, Mr. C.Y. Tung dedicated himself to the shipping industry.
That was back in 1947. Today, OOCL is one of the world’s largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies and, is one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands. OOCL is well respected in the industry with a reputation for providing customer-focused solutions, a quality through excellence approach and continual innovation. OOCL pioneered transportation coverage of China and is an industry leader in information technology.
OOCL today
"The sea has held my fascination since I was a little boy. The ship is my other self" said the late Mr. C.Y. Tung, founder of OOCL. With his hopes, dreams and visionary leadership, Mr. C.Y. Tung dedicated himself to the shipping industry.
That was back in 1947. Today, OOCL is one of the world’s largest integrated international container transportation, logistics and terminal companies and, is one of Hong Kong's most recognized global brands. OOCL is well respected in the industry with a reputation for providing customer-focused solutions, a quality through excellence approach and continual innovation. OOCL pioneered transportation coverage of China and is an industry leader in information technology.
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