Maersk to fortify presence in Bangladesh
SHIPPING: Maersk Bangladesh Ltd, one of the largest shipping service providers in the world, has vowed to facilitate a fantastic economic growth in Bangladesh through its better services in the future.
The vow was made at a press conference arranged at a city hotel marking the 20th anniversary of the company, a subsidiary of Denmark-based shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk Group.
The press conference was addressed by Lucas Vos, chief commercial officer of the Danish shipping giant and Shamim Ul Huq, first Bangladeshi Managing Director of Maersk Bangladesh.
"Maersk has identified Bangladesh as one of the 15 emerging economies in its portfolio. We are focusing to assist in facilitating economic growth of the country through helping it reach all important global markets easily and reliably", Lucas Vos said.
In the last 20 years, Maersk Line has carried over a million TEUs to and from the shores of Bangladesh. A milestone was achieved through the support and patronage of its customers and stakeholders.
The officials said that they have a leadership team comprised of Bangladeshis, who have been trained locally and in the company's overseas organisations to prepare them for their current roles.
Ships of the company are currently manned by 38 Bangladeshi seafarers and 6 Bangladeshi captains are in command of its vessels.
Source: The Financial Express
