24/09/2014at 12:59

Hamburg Süd and UASC form global collaboration

Hamburg Süd and United Arab Shipping Company have entered a global cooperation agreement, according to a joint statement from the two container carriers. (being updated)

BY KATRINE GRØNVALD RAUN

The two container carriers Hamburg Süd and Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) form the latest instance of the numerous new container alliances announced these days by major players in the segment.

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