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sure our network is as efficient as possible to ensure maximum return – this contributed to our 2013 results and continued to help drive our financial performance in the first quarter of 2014 .
SCD : How do you manage what must be a large and complex supply chain operation with over 600 vessels in operation at Maersk Line ? Do you have a guaranteed shipping time ?
BG : Our reliability is one of our key selling points to customers . Our clients know that we will do what it takes to maintain our vessel schedules .
As you point out , we have a huge number of vessels in operation calling at ports across the world – a Maersk Line vessel calls at a port every 15 minutes . That means we have to be strict when it comes to time in port . Unfortunately we can ’ t control everything , and factors like the weather do mean that we have to be prepared to make tough decisions and have contingencies in place when vessels are delayed .
Having good relationships with suppliers really helps here . In the UK , we have a dedicated berth at
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