Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects consolidation after influx of new players

Many new ships and interest from financially strong players mean that consolidation may be on the way. But the company believes it has the right size.

”I can’t answer on behalf of MSC, but we see a general increase in interest in our sector because it is doing well," says Lasse Kristoffersen, chief executive of the Norwegian car carrier Wallenius Wilhelmsen. | Photo: Wallenius Wilhelmsen

by IDHA TOFT VALEUR

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