Supply Chain Research

Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO, Rolf Habben Jansen has outlined an outlook for 2018 that includes a 4% growth in transport volumes. That may assume a significant slowdown, with container volumes at 11 countries tracked by Panjiva having expanded by 8% year-to-date at November 30 in 2017. Mr. Habben Jansen has also stated that “2018 has started well” in terms of rates. Further discipline in raising prices is needed to pass through higher fuel costs. Bunker fuel prices have increased by 10% points more than container rates since the start of November. Expectations for profitability are high. Consensus ...