Maersk, Rickmers form U.S.-flag partnership
Maersk Line Ltd. and Rickmers-Linie (America) Inc. said Monday they have formed a partnership to provide breakbulk and project cargo shipping using two newly built multipurpose ships to be operated under the U.S. flag.
The two 19,000-deadweight-ton ships, registered in the Marshall Islands, will be reflagged in November. They have cranes capable of combined lifts of 480 metric tons.
“As part of our market analysis, we heard from shippers who said they want greater flexibility from their carriers and the ability to support all their cargo requirements. We listened, and the Maersk-Rickmers service is designed with our customers in mind,” said Dave Harriss, director of Ship Management and Chartering at Maersk Line Ltd., the U.S.-flag arm of Maersk.
Maersk, Rickmers form U.S.-flag partnership
