Shipping Line

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A Shipping line (aka Ocean carrier) is the party who takes care of the ocean transport itself. They provide and operate the vessel and are responsible for moving the cargo from the origin to the destination port. They may also act as the carrier for the pre- and on-carriage.

Some famous container shipping lines are Maersk, MSC, CMA-CGM, COSCO…

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