From Asia to Europe, the container shortage is expected to persist until at least the end of Q1 2021. In the meantime, Bolloré Logistics has implemented solutions for its customers.
Since the second half of 2020, demand for space on vessels and for equipment had vastly exceeded supply while equipment was running low at major ports in Asia. Fr
Four breakbulk vessels loaded with Bolloré Logistics Own Containers (BOC) have been chartered from China and Vietnam to Europe NC/WMED, for an aggregate capacity of 1,500 TEUs.
In addition, specific arrangements have been taken with carriers for nominated customers to load BOC onboard their regular tonnages ex Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Two other breakbulk vessels have been part-chartered, leaving China to Europe North continent with about 700 TEUs, owned by carriers (COC).
Also, Bolloré Logistics secured additional capacity on extra-loaders put in place by its regular carriers’ partners.
In total, more than 3,000 TEU containers have been moved thanks to these initiatives.
