Gulftainer, a leading international ports and terminals operator and supply chain and logistics solutions provider, and VertomCory, a global port agency company providing worldwide services to the shipping and logistics sector, announced their intention to form a strategic shipping joint venture in the Middle East and USA.
Gulftainer, VertomCory reveal JV plans
The aim is to provide a wide range of services. These will include vessel and port agency services, customs clearance, logistics, offshore supply, consumables, bunkering, ship-to-shore equipment, and diving services. Additionally, the joint venture will offer insurance, husbandry, hub services, as well as information and documentation management. This shipping agency will look to start operations in the UAE, with a progressive expansion plan across other GCC countries, providing innovative digitally-led services to ship owners, charterers and cargo owners.
The announcement was made by Gulftainer and VertomCory during a reception event at the Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai, UAE – attended by 120 regional and international customers from both companies. Peter Wilson, CEO of VertomCory and Simon Aynsley, Chief Commercial Officer (on behalf of Peter Richards, Group CEO of Gulftainer) highlighted the advantages of working with the new shipping agency.
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Source: Gulftainer
