Wilh Wilhelmsen and Wallenius Lines are now only waiting for a final go ahead from competition authorities after signing an official agreement for their long-anticipated joint-venture.

The two companies have put pen to paper for the merger of their joint investments EUKOR Car Carriers and Americal Roll on Roll off Carrier to Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics.

Thomas Wilhelmsen, chief executive of the Wilhelmsen Group, said: “Our goal is to create a world-leading and sustainable shipping and logistics platform.

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