Introducing OVL Partner: Redefining Collaboration in Container Freight

In an industry where change is often slow and margins are razor-thin, real innovation stands out. To push the freight and shipping industries forward, OVL Container – one of the leading one-way container leasing specialists in the global supply chain – is launching OVL Partner; a unique partnership scheme designed to transform the economics of ocean freight.

Why OVL Partner? Addressing Forwarders’ Biggest Pain Points

Ask any freight forwarder or NVOCCs (Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carriers) what keeps them up at night, and the answer is nearly universal: costs and margins.

Traditional container shipping models saddle businesses with trans-loading expenses, blank sailings, and unpredictable fees – all eating away at profit.

OVL Partner is engineered to change that equation:

• Up to 25% cost savings per freight and eliminate unnecessary trans-loading
• Triple your profit margins through loyalty and volume-based benefits
• Lower end-customer fees, making you more competitive on every bid.

Osmo Lahtinen, OVL Container’s Managing Director, puts it simply:

“Combating costs and optimizing margins are at the centre of OVL Partner. Our model turns small daily trade margins into sustainable business growth.”

How Does OVL Partner Work?

The power behind OVL Partner comes from blending one-way container leasing, already proven to reduce empty repositioning, with a new framework for collaboration:

1. Volume & Loyalty Rewards:
   The more you ship with OVL Container, the more you benefit. Partners enjoy discounts based on their activity level.
2. Mutual Business Understanding:
   Over time, close cooperation leads to streamlined processes. This means fewer surprises, faster decisions and much more cost-effeciency.
3. No More Blank Sailings:
   By maximizing equipment utilization across our global depot network (in Europe, America and Asia), we help partners avoid costly blank sailings.
4. Direct Specialist Support:
   Every partner gets access to OVL’s experienced team for fast solutions when disruptions strike.

Why Is This Possible Now?

If it sounds too good to be true in shipping, it usually is. But not this time. OVL Container Managing Director, Osmo Lahtinen, explains why,

“One-way leasing is vastly different than conventional container shipping. We are among a few one-way leasing specialists, who are challenging industry conventions and embodying industry ‘next practice’. A part of defining what is next is embracing new business models – and the one-way model allows us to”.

By leveraging our young fleet (majority under two years old), digital booking tools, and deep market expertise from Helsinki to Shanghai and Chicago to Hamburg, we’re able to pass operational savings directly on to loyal partners.

Real Impact: What Can You Expect as an OVL Partner?

• Stop losing margin on empty returns or idle containers
• Gain priority access during peak periods thanks to our 10,000+ TEU fleet
• Offer clients lower rates while increasing your own profitability
• Simplify your operations with a single point of contact for global moves

According to recent research from Morgan Stanley¹ and the World Economic Forum²—even legacy players are feeling pressure from agile innovators like OVL Container who embrace new models.

Frequently Asked Questions About OVL Partner

How do I join or apply?
OVL Partner launches September 1st and is currently accepting applications and enquiries. E-mail sales@ovlcontainer.com directly or visit www.ovlcontainer.com/contact

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What kind of companies should consider joining?
Freight forwarders, NVOCCs, traders dealing in ocean freight – anyone looking for better margins and fewer headaches, really.

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Is there a minimum commitment?
Details vary depending on volume; get in touch so we can tailor a solution that fits your needs.

Become an OVL Partner Today! Don’t let outdated business models hold back your business. If you want lower costs per shipment and achieve higher profits every quarter, it is time to explore what partnership can really mean.