Details of the new services planned by Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) have sparked fears of a new rates war on certain trades.
The warnings come after the 2M partners released plans of the 22 strings they intend to operate on east-west services this winter.
The vessel-sharing agreement unveiled on 16 July, which is still dependent on regulatory approval from various competition authorities, will provide around 185 vessels with a capacity of 2.1
