Flexibility makes Mammoet happy

Article Abstract:

The heavy lift vessel recently delivered to domestic Dutch shipping company Mammoet Shipping by the Merwede yard in the Netherlands is a versatile cargo carrier. The multi-purposeheavy lift vessel was made according to the specifications of Mammoet's majority shareholder, Spliethoffs Bevrachtingskantoor. Bevrachtinskantoor asked for a ship that could carry forest products, general cargoes and containers. The vessel, which was named "Happy River", also has a sizeable container capacity of 1,051 TEU and has a relatively fast speed.

Purchasing, Netherlands, Mammoet Shipping

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Paving the way to consolidation

Article Abstract:

The demand for a more extensive range of transportation needs are driving the consolidation trend in the shipping industry. The vehicle/car carrier sector is one segment that appears to be following the consolidation trend. Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines will merge at the beginning of Jul 1999, creating a combined entity that will operate over 70 specialized vessels. A growing number of shipowners and operators are seeking new partners in an effort to improve operations, lessen competition and create a more stable industry.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments

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Economies of scale

Article Abstract:

The Japanese-built Millennium Explorer methanol carrier supertanker has a capacity of 120,000 cubic meters and is the largest carrier every built. Millennium Explorer operates out of Rotterdam and is expected to increase methanol imports to 2 million tones by 2004.

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