Eastern Pacific Shipping plans to employ 10,000 people by 2030

The carrier is on a trajectory to grow its staff by 4,000. Chief exec Cyril Ducau presents key elements of the strategy.

Cyril Ducau is chief executive of Eastern Pacific Shipping.

by TOMAS KRISTIANSEN

SINGAPORE

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