The ships provide big operating-cost savings on major trade lanes in periods of high demand, but critics say they also box in ship owners, giving them little flexibility to shift vessels around in response to changing markets. “A very large boxship is like the A380 superjumbo,” said Lars Jensen, chief executive of Copenhagen-based SeaIntelligence Consulting, comparing them to the Airbus SE double-decker jets that failed to gain traction in aviation markets. “It only works in specific corridors, otherwise it’s too big.” Newsletter Sign-up The Logistics Report Top news and in-depth analysis on the world of logistics, from supply chain to transport and technology. SUBSCRIBE Container ships move the vast majority of manufactured products, and operators touted the behemoths as a tool that would boost global trade. Ship operators said they allow liners to spread operating expenses such as fuel and crew salaries across more shipments, allowing them to offer […]