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Global Container Shipping Network and the Growth of Maersk, MSC & CMA CGM (1950–2020)

Global Container Shipping Network and the Growth of Maersk, MSC & CMA CGM (1950–2020)

  1. ISO 668 begins standardizing container sizes

    Labels: ISO 668, Series 1
  2. MSC is founded and starts with one ship

    Labels: Mediterranean Shipping, Gianluigi Aponte
  3. CMA is founded in Marseille as a regional liner

    Labels: CMA, Jacques Saad
  4. CMA buys CGM, forming the CMA CGM group

    Labels: CMA CGM, CGM privatization
  5. CMA CGM buys Delmas, expanding global reach

    Labels: CMA CGM, Delmas
  6. P3 Network plan is blocked by China’s regulator

    Labels: P3 Network, MOFCOM
  7. Maersk and MSC sign the 2M vessel-sharing agreement

    Labels: 2M agreement, Maersk MSC
  8. CMA CGM’s Ocean Alliance is announced

    Labels: Ocean Alliance, CMA CGM
  9. UNCTAD documents COVID-19 shocks to maritime transport

    Labels: UNCTAD, Review of