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INCOTERMS
ISO 14083
Import duty
In-gauge cargo
Inbound logistics
Inbound visibility
Inland transport request
Intermodal transportation
International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Inventory turnover
LCL Freight
Last mile delivery
Late submission
Laytime
Lead logistics provider (LLP)
Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight
Letter of indemnity
Load / discharge confirmation
Load / loading of container
Load board
Load list
Load optimization
Load tender
Logistics 4.0
Logistics document management
Logistics route optimization
Logistics service provider
Logistics visibility
Manifest corrector
Marine insurance
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
Master Bill of Lading (MBL)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Merchant haulage
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)
Multimodal transport
Neopanamax Ship
Network / vessel capacity
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC)
Off dock storage
On-time in-full (OTIF)
Order accuracy
Order lead time
Out-of-gauge cargo
PAPS number
PARS number
POD (Port of Discharge)
POL (Port of Loading)
Packing list
Panamax Ship
Port
Port call
Port congestion
Port of Entry (POE)
Port pair
Post Panamax Vessel
Re-export
Real-time transportation visibility (RTTV)
Reefer container
Release reference number
Reverse logistics
Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) shipping
Route plan
SCAC Code
Safety stock
Sanctions screening
Scope 3 emissions
Sea Waybill
Seal
Shipment
Shipment visibility
Shipper
Shipping Alliances
Shipping Instruction
Shipping lanes
Shipping manifest
Short shipment
Slotting
Special cargo
Special equipment
Stockout
Stowage
Supplier risk management
Supply chain 3.0
Supply chain 4.0
Supply chain automation
Supply chain collaboration
Supply chain control tower
Supply chain data
Supply chain finance (SCF)
Supply chain network design
Supply chain resilience
Supply chain risk management
Supply chain traceability
Supply chain visibility
Supply planning
Terminal
Terminal departure report (TDR)
Terminal move
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Shipping Alliances

What is a Shipping Alliance?‍

A shipping alliance is a vessel sharing collaboration between multiple shipping companies used to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. By working together, these companies can offer a wider range of services and improve their competitiveness in the global shipping market. Alliances help shipping lines optimize capacity and streamline operations while maintaining independent business identities.

What are the Benefits of Shipping Alliances?‍

Shipping alliances offer several key benefits, including cost savings, increased operational efficiency, and expanded service networks. By pooling resources, member companies can reduce expenses associated with vessel operation, maintenance, and port fees. Additionally, alliances allow for greater flexibility in scheduling and routing, helping to meet customer demands more effectively. This collaboration also leads to improved cargo utilization, which enhances profitability for all members.

THE Shipping Alliance

Note: Hapag-Lloyd will be leaving the alliance in 2025 when it launches the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk.

‍THE Alliance was formed in 2017 and includes Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, and Ocean Network Express (ONE). This alliance focuses on providing comprehensive container shipping services across various global routes.

2M Shipping Alliance

Note: The 2M Alliance is set to be terminated in 2025 when Maersk launches the Gemini Cooperation with Hapag-Lloyd.

‍The 2M Shipping Alliance is a partnership between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Established in 2015, this alliance allows both companies to share vessels and resources, improving operational efficiency while providing extensive coverage on key trade routes.

Ocean Alliance

‍The Ocean Alliance is a major shipping partnership consisting of four leading shipping lines: CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, and COSCO. Formed in 2017, this alliance provides extensive global services and aims to enhance operational efficiency through vessel sharing and coordination. The Ocean Alliance offers a comprehensive network that covers multiple trade routes, improving service options for customers around the world. The alliance has been extended through 2032.