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Maersk is to reflag its recently acquired Hamburg Süd containerships away from the German registry, despite its promise of a “light-touch” acquisition.
Maersk Line confirmed last week its intention to reflag a number of Hamburg Süd vessels, including 10,600 teu flagships Cap San Juan, Cap San Lazaro and Cap San Vincent, to either Danish or Singapore registration early next year.
The decision – which it said was in line with Maersk Line’s “flagging strategy” – will add to concerns in Hamburg about the acquisition of the 150-year-old niche carrier, ...
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