Paragraph 1: Liner shipping companies have developed new ways of packaging goods for transport that has driven growth in global trade even during economic downturns. Their efficiency improvements have positively impacted entire supply chains. The rapid progress of liner shipping has outpaced other sectors.
Paragraph 2: However, the global trading environment is constantly changing as industry clusters form in different geographic areas, making trade patterns harder to predict. Like other businesses, liner shipping companies seek competitive advantages over rivals, leading to low freight rates.
Paragraph 3: This document discusses a new, improved method for liner shipping companies to package goods for transport. The