Malta Freeport Chosen by 2 Mega Alliances

The '2M' Alliance is made up of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company and the 'Ocean Three Alliance' is composed of  CMA CGM, China Shipping Container Lines and United Arab Shipping Company.

 

Malta Freeport statement said that this was a significant accomplishment for its terminals which clearly attests that the Freeport's facilities offer carriers the required infrastructure and equipment to operate the largest vessels. 

 

Alex Montebello, CEO of Malta Freeport Terminals commented on this fresh business, "Malta Freeport Terminals is pleased to welcome the 2 Mega Alliances at our facilities. This was truly a crucial achievement for our Company which would not have been attained if Malta Freeport Terminals did not offer the carriers a competitive and efficient package encompassing all the various players within the Maltese maritime industry. It is now imperative that everyone at Malta Freeport works as a team to ensure that the high level of service expected by these key players within the container industry is effectively met."

 

Other carriers include Seago Line, Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Sud and Hanjin Shipping. These carriers have been attracted by Malta Freeport's enviable geographical location, proven track record within the transshipment business, state-of-the-art facilities dedicated to transshipment, worldwide regular network connections and cost effective operations, the port authorities claimed. 

 

The Freeport is now offering its clients 17 weekly mainline services, which are complemented by an extensive number of weekly feedering services. A total of 128 ports all across the globe can now be reached from Malta Freeport.

 

"The increased regular global network connections available from the port are providing the local importers and exporters remarkable opportunities to boost the efficiency and competitiveness of their business operations," the Freeport said.