News / HMM to double extra transpacific loaders to manage peak demand

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By Martina Li in Taiwan

09/06/2021

HMM, South Korea’s flagship liner operator, will double its extra loader transpacific services from next month, at the government’s behest, in anticipation of soaring demand in the peak season.

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) officials said that, after consultation, HMM would offer four transpacific extra ...

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Daniella Lawson
June 09, 2021 at 2:20 pm
South Korea is really pro-business, then again, the government is HMM’s largest shareholder.

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