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Maersk quits Central America Discussion Agreement

Maersk quits Central America Discussion Agreement

   A.P. Moller-Maersk has left the Central America Discussion Agreement, continuing a trend of moving away from pricing cooperation with other ocean carriers.

   Its withdrawal from the U.S./Central American group became effective July 24, according to a notice from the Federal Maritime Commission.

   The remaining carriers of the Central America Discussion Agreement are: APL, Crowley Liner Services, Dole Ocean Cargo Express, Great White Fleet, King Ocean,    Trinity Shipping Line, and Seaboard Marine.