MSC continues expanding fleet with pre-used vessels

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) continues to buy pre-used vessels to expand its fleet and meet the increased demand for container shipping. Alphaliner reports indicate that in the past three weeks, the shipowner has purchased eight ships.

According to Alphaliner, MSC purchased the 2,764 TEU Westermoor, built in 2001, from German owner Hans Peterson, which is currently leased to Hapag-Lloyd. The company also acquired the 2,546 TEU BF Osprey and BF Mahia ships built in 2008, from German owner Foroohari. The boats are leased to ONE and MSC itself, respectively, according to Splash 24/7.

MSC also acquired Bomar Vanquish and Bomar Valor, 1,683 TEU, controlled by Borealis and manufactured in 2003. Bomar Vanquish is already leased by MSC, while Bomar Valor is operated by Maersk.

The shipowner has also purchased the Miro (1730 TEU and manufactured in 1998), the Spero (built in 2002, by Atlantica Shipping, based in Oslo), and the Boundary (1122 TEU, built in 1996 and belonging to Jebsen Shipping Partners).

VesselsValue data shows that MSC acquired a total of 20 vessels in 2020, and analysts at Sea-Intelligence suggested in a recent report that MSC may soon overtake Maersk as the largest company in the world in its sector.

Source: Port Portal

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