The world's largest container shipping line by fleet size, Denmark's Maersk Line has signed a 10-year agreement for the carrier to use the Trinity Terminal at the UK Port of Felixstowe.
The terminal agreement between Maersk Line and Hong Kong's Hutchison Ports "recognises the importance of joint cooperation in the shipping industry and reflects both companies' commitment to long-term planning in the UK", a Maersk statement said.
Doug Bannister, managing director of Maersk Line UK and Ireland, said: "Maersk Line has an unrivalled global network and we strive for unmatched reliability. This new agreement with the Port of Felixstowe means we have capacity guaranteed, giving us greater control over the operation of our vessels. Greater operational control for us means greater reliability for our customers."
The agreement, signed in May, will provide Maersk Line with reliable capacity to service its regular vessel calls into Felixstowe for the next 10 years, and will commence in August 2008 when the Port of Felixstowe takes delivery of its latest cranes.
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