Odfjell hesitates over Feringa's open invitation

While Odfejll's CEO Kristian Mørch says that "it is natural" to consider consolidation in the tanker market, he does not see the Norwegian carrier as the obvious partner to Team Tankers after CEO Hans Feringa's call for mergers in the industry.

"There is a need for consolidation in chemical tanker. But from here, it will be a polite 'no thanks.'"

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Odfjell hesitates over Feringa's open invitation

While Odfejll's CEO Kristian Mørch says that "it is natural" to consider consolidation in the tanker market, he does not see the Norwegian carrier as the obvious partner to Team Tankers after CEO Hans Feringa's call for mergers in the industry.

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Media: DSV has bid EUR 14 billion for DB Schenker

Singapore to test seafarers for monkeypox

Hafnia sends record dividend to shareholders after strong Q2 result

The global fleet used almost exclusively fossil fuels in 2023

Canadian government orders railway conflict to end after 17 hours

Oil heads for weekly decline on demand concerns and Gaza talks

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