Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics prend 15% du nouveau terminal Ro-Ro de Tanjin
Communiqué de Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics ---------------------------------------------------------- Taking a stake in one of China’s biggest RoRo terminals 2007-07-25 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has taken a 15% stake in a new RoRo terminal in the Port of Tianjin. The move recognises the importance of China as a growing market economy and a major force in automotive manufacturing. The new $98 million USD terminal, to be owned by TPG Global RO-RO Terminal Co Ltd, is a three-way venture with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Terminals North AB, Tianjin Port Stock Co Ltd (51 per cent) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha in Tianjin (34 per cent). TPG has the rights to operate the terminal for 30 years with an option to extend the term. Tianjin is the largest port in North China. Designed to handle upwards of 500,000 vehicles a year, the new 296 000 m2 terminal will incorporate two RoRo berths for cars, high and heavy RoRo equipment and static cargoes. It is being built to meet the increasing demand...