Sir Michael Bibby says a need for size contributed to the "difficult decision" to sell Bibby Ship Management.

As TradeWinds reported earlier today, industry giant V.Group has purchased the company from the British group.

He believes today’s deal, for which he declines to disclose a price, gives the staff and the company the best opportunity to grow.

Bibby explained in an interview following the deal: “I think to thrive in the industry, even as a niche player, you need scale.”

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