Maersk Line and Rickmers-Linie (America) form US flag project cargo partnership
Maersk Line and Rickmers-Linie (America), Inc. have announced a partnership to provide break-bulk and project cargo shipping using two newly-built, multi-purpose ships to be operated under the US flag.
The partnership brings together the complementary capabilities of the two companies to offer customers a new option for moving large and heavy cargoes worldwide.
The new 19,000 deadweight ton vessels, named Maersk Illinois and Maersk Texas, each have a combined maximum lift of 480 metric tons and are twice the size of US flag multipurpose vessels currently in operation. The service will operate as Maersk-Rickmers US Flag Project Carrier, Maersk-Rickmers for short.
"The Maersk-Rickmers service is designed for shippers needing US flag service and seeking the advantageous economics of large multi-purpose vessels," said Dave Harriss, director of Ship Management and Chartering at Maersk Line, Limited. "As part of our market analysis, we heard from shippers who said they want greater flexibility from their carriers and the ability to support all their cargo requirements. We listened, and the Maersk-Rickmers service is designed with our customers in mind."
The ships are currently under the Marshall Islands flag and are preparing for their maiden voyages. In November, the vessels are scheduled to complete the process to bring them under the US flag. As the shipowner, MLL is responsible for the reflagging.
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