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Opinion: We expected a deluge of calls when we announced our green vessels

Instead, shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen was met with complete radio silence from its partners, writes Xavier Leroi, COO, in his first column.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen expected to welcome a deluge of calls following the announcement of four green newbuilds. How wrong we were, writes COO Xavier Leroi. | Photo: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
Wallenius Wilhelmsen expected to welcome a deluge of calls following the announcement of four green newbuilds. How wrong we were, writes COO Xavier Leroi. | Photo: Wallenius Wilhelmsen
BY Xavier Leroi, EVP & COO for Shipping Services, Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Looking back on 2023, there’s one topic that has managed to even overtake the perpetual speculation on box rates, the Euronav merger saga and the ongoing Panama Canal situation. 

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