Operating as MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co, the company will operate a fleet of over 15 vessels.
“We are dedicated to supporting the trade needs of our South African partners.”
Sanctions have not stunted the growth of the global dark fleet, according to new data from BRS Shipbrokers.
The SA-US transit time of 16-18 days is a market-winning service, especially for time-sensitive fruit.
Some of the containers were believed to be carrying fertiliser, prompting hazardous cargo fears.
This shift is being accelerated by a substantial newbuilding orderbook.
The gradual retreat of Arctic sea ice has rendered northern maritime passages more navigable.
Nine of the seafarers were filmed repeating in chorus that they were sorry for the Palestinians in Gaza.
The carrier has 132 vessels on its order books, equivalent to 2.0-2.2 million TEUs of future capacity.
In June alone, refrigerated container throughput increased by 64% compared to the same period last year.
ITF reports 30% rise in seafarer abandonment, with 2 280 crew left without pay or aid.
LR has also refined its containership classification to better reflect the segmentation of fleets.
