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Hapag-Lloyd and UASC Complete Merger
Hapag-Lloyd AG (Hapag-Lloyd) today announced that it has finalised its merger with the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).
"This is a major milestone in the history of both companies as we continue to evolve to meet customer needs and adapt to market conditions," said Hapag-Lloyd in a statement to its customers.
"In the 'new' Hapag-Lloyd, one of the top 5 global carriers, we will be ready to deliver a number of important added benefits to you, including an extensive global network – now with added focus in the Middle East – making us capable of serving you even better, globally and locally."
The newly combined company is also noted to offer a larger, more efficient, and "environmentally friendly" fleet of vessels, said to enable Hapag-Lloyd to deploy the most effective vessel class for each trade lane.
The two companies will continue to operate independently until mid-July when the first UASC services will be transferred to Hapag-Lloyd, followed by the remaining services gradually over several weeks.
"With two large, successful mergers in recent years, we have an industry-leading track record for conducting integrations rapidly and efficiently – and are confident of achieving this goal again," said Hapag-Lloyd.
Earlier this month, Ship & Bunker reported that Hapag-Lloyd, in its 1Q 2017 financials, logged a positive operating result despite being hit by what is said was a sharp increase in bunker prices.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 645.00 | 2.00 | 767.50 | 11.50 |
| Rotterdam | 600.00 | 8.00 | 751.50 | 13.00 |
| Houston | 627.50 | 9.00 | 796.00 | 11.50 |
| Fujairah | 649.50 | 0.00 | 889.00 | 0.50 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 665.00 | 0.50 | 864.00 | 6.50 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 630.50 | 5.00 | 801.00 | 9.00 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 722.50 | 2.50 | 922.50 | 3.00 |
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