Maersk Line establishes Intra-Americas company

The new affiliate, to be called SeaLand, will have a structure similar to Maersk’s other regional carriers, such as intra-Asia carrier MCC Transport and intra-Europe carrier Seago Line. The company said that the framework will provide greater flexibility to the market.

The existing Intra-Americas service network will be the foundation for SeaLand’s ocean products.

The new unit will officially commence operations on 1 January 2015. The transition of Intra-Americas business to the SeaLand will be phased throughout this year and a work force of 240 will start their new roles at the US headquarters by the summer.