Container-line Maersk has stated an intent to make further acquisitions, stating “consolidating is important, it’s part of our strategy”. The acquisition of Hamburg Sud was a good fit in terms of routes, opportunity for rationalization as well as being financially. With regards to routing Maersk’s next move could be towards Asia. In terms of U.S.-inbound shipping it is under-represented in Taiwan (0.9% of volumes vs. 3.5% for all liners) and Japan (0.9% vs. 2.3%). That would suggest Evergreen, Yang Ming or Ocean Network Express would be a good fit. ONE is too big – it has an enterprise v...