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Maersk dismisses Zim 2M link

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 30, 2016
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Maersk Line has dismissed an Alphaliner report linking Israel’s Zim joining 2M as “rumours and speculation”.

French box analysts Alphaliner claimed Zim, which currently belongs to no alliance, could be “roped” into 2M.

2M – the container alliance between Maersk and MSC – has confirmed it is negotiations with South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) on joining the grouping.

Splash sources had earlier hinted that Hamburg Sud was also in negotiations to join 2M, something a Maersk spokesperson also dismissed as rumours.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJune 30, 2016
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Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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