The concept of alliances in the shipping industry involves cooperation in terms of route allocation, pricing policies, and increasing port influence. As a result, major global shipping companies have embarked on a path of large-scale joint operations. The global alliance among shipping companies has not only improved service levels but also achieved significant economic benefits, becoming the mainstream trend in the shipping market. There are three groups of alliances, with the first level being the Ocean Alliance (OA). The second level consists of THE Alliance, and the third level is the 2M Alliance. Now, let’s provide an overall market evaluation of these three alliances.
