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Containerization and Maersk's Role in Global Shipping Transformation (1970-2000)

Containerization and Maersk's Role in Global Shipping Transformation (1970-2000)

  1. Maersk orders Adrian Mærsk-class container ships

    Labels: Adrian M, Maersk Line

  2. Maersk enters dedicated container shipping

    Labels: Adrian M, Port Elizabeth

  3. Maersk builds freight forwarding via Mercantile

    Labels: Mercantile, Maersk Group

  4. Maersk becomes majority shareholder of Svitzer

    Labels: Svitzer, Maersk Group

  5. SOLAS 1974 enters into force

    Labels: SOLAS 1974, IMO

  6. Maersk launches Europe–Far East container service

    Labels: Europe Far, Maersk Line

  7. U.S. double-stack trains improve inland container movement

    Labels: Double-stack trains, U S

  8. Maersk introduces record-setting M-class container ships

    Labels: M-class containerships, Maersk Line

  9. Maersk expands container standards with 45-foot boxes

    Labels: 45-foot container, Maersk Line

  10. Maersk and P&O run joint global container service

    Labels: Maersk P&O

  11. Ocean Shipping Reform Act changes U.S. liner competition

    Labels: Ocean Shipping, U S

  12. Maersk agrees to acquire Safmarine Container Lines

    Labels: Safmarine, Maersk Group

  13. Maersk agrees to buy Sea-Land’s international business

    Labels: Sea-Land, Maersk Group

  14. Maersk commits to Pier 400 terminal at Los Angeles

    Labels: Pier 400, Port of

  15. Maersk Line becomes A.P. Moller–Maersk Sea-Land

    Labels: A P, Maersk Line

  16. Maersk takes over Sea-Land’s container business

    Labels: Sea-Land integration, Maersk Line