News / MSC eyes joint ownership of Spanish intermodal operator Renfe Mercancías

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MSC, via its logistics arm Medlog, has been selected as “a potential strategic partner” of Spanish state railway Renfe Group’s loss-making rail freight subsidiary, Renfe Mercancías.

It follows an international tender that also saw Maersk and CMA CGM short-listed.

Renfe Group said the move was designed “to guarantee the long-term sustainability of Renfe Mercancías” and “allow us to expand our business and improve our profile as a logistics operator, with a strong presence in the ports”.

The company said the jobs of Renfe ...