Malta Freeport Hosts First LNG-Ship
Malta Freeport Terminals welcomed the first ever LNG-powered container ship to visit Malta during the course of the vessel’s maiden voyage from Asia to Rotterdam.Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi, whose portfolio includes the Freeport Authority visited this ship to mark this special event.The mv Containerships Polar, operated by a subsidiary of leading shipping line CMA CGM, discharged over 560 containers during its call to Malta. Containerships Polar is the second in a series of four LNG-fuelled vessels put into service by CMA CGM.The use of LNG is fast gaining attention as it will reduce sulphur oxide emissions by 90 to 95 per cent as…
Malta Freeport Terminals Bullish on Prospects
The decision of the two leading shipping consortia, to choose Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) as their main transshipment hub in the central Mediterranean came as shot in the arm for Malta. Recently, the ‘2M’ Alliance made up of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and the ‘Ocean Three Alliance’ composed of CMA CGM, China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) have chosen Malta Freeport Terminals as their main transshipment hub in the Central Mediterranean. A total of 128 ports across the globe can now be reached from Malta Freeport Terminals. “This was truly a crucial achievement for…
Malta Freeport Chosen by 2 Mega Alliances
Malta Freeport Terminals have been chosen by two mega shipping alliances - 2M Alliance and Ocean Three Alliance - as their main transshipment hub in the Central Mediterranean. 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.
