26/08/2019at 13:38

Former Maersk profiles become new investors in startup Portchain

Several experienced shipping profiles and former Maersk top execs join the ownership of startup Portchain. The startup has now raised USD 5 million since its launch, one founder tells ShippingWatch.

by SØREN PICO

Startup Portchain now brings several experienced shipping profiles into its ownership.

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Methanol could become the preferred fuel for new vessels already in 2023

Maersk chair had nothing to do with carrier divestment due to double role

Bulk operators are optimistic: "All trends are positive in China right now"

Peter Twiss resigns as CEO of Oldendorff

Green lobby after US climate proposal: "Europe has buried its head in the sand "

West Coast dockworker labor talks strained over lunch-break spat

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Methanol could become the preferred fuel for new vessels already in 2023

Maersk chair had nothing to do with carrier divestment due to double role

DSV chairman downplays interest in DB Schenker: "It's not as simple as just buying another company"

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