THE ECONOMIST

Downside of economies of scale

Global carriers, having a hard time managing their pricing strategies, and therefore their profitability, turned to larger vessel sizes in the search for economies of scale that would lower the slot cost of voyages.

Teamwork: carriers need to look at the bigger picture. Credit: Kees Torn

Global carriers, having a hard time managing their pricing strategies, and therefore their profitability, turned to larger vessel sizes in the search for economies of scale that would lower the slot cost of voyages.

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