Finally united in African waters
After one year, an existing cooperation now formalizes its activities under a new brand. United Marguisa Lines (UML) is the operating company active in continuation of the joint sailing agreement (JSA) between Marguisa and United Heavy Lift, for the joint services to the African continent.
United Heavy Lift said in a press release that "the first year of the joint sailings has proven valuable to our many clients." The new company is headed by managing directors Francisco Duran of Marguisa and Christian Monsted of United Heavy Lift.
Two vessels, ‘UML Veronica’ and ‘UML Valentina’, will be operating long term under this new company, and additional tonnage will be under charter as per the requirements of the semi liner sailings, usually 3-4 additional vessels are under charter on shorter duration. (cd)