How the Changing Chassis Market Affects Your Supply Chain

摘要

The change in marine chassis provisioning continues to be of concern to maritime shippers, thanks to a long-term trend of separating ocean transportation from inland logistics. That trend began in the mid-2000s, when carriers limited the inland destinations they would serve. As ocean carriers are disintermedi-ated from the market, chassis users and providers will develop direct commercial relationships. This means chassis providers will need to make the major shift from having a handful of customers on long-term contracts to having thousands of customers on short contracts, some lasting only one day. This major change requires new systems, processes, and skill sets.