一、前言 美国轮船公司(USL)曾是开辟集装箱运输环球航线的先驱,该公司早在1980年就配置12艘4458TEU的巨型集装箱船舶,从事环球单向运输服务,它不仅为全球贸易创下了壮举,而且突破了航运史上的先例。然而将环球航线壮大且创下经营佳绩的尚属台湾的长荣海运公司。虽然USL的经营情况早已随时间消逝而成为过去,但其所曾面临的问题如 I. INTRODUCTION USL used to be a pioneer in developing a global container shipping route. As early as 1980, the company deployed 12 4458 TEU giant container ships to engage in one-way global shipping services, which not only set the bar for global trade , But also broke the precedent in the history of shipping. However, it is Taiwan’s Evergreen Shipping Company, which has expanded its global routes and set a good record for business. Although the operating conditions of USL have become obsolete over time, the problems it faced