WWL Increases Frequency on North America to Oceania Trade
(February 24, 2011, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA) - Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global leader in RoRo shipping and factory-to-dealer logistics, has increased the frequency of its North America to Oceania trade to a total of four sailings per month.
Shippers will benefit by one added monthly call in the ports of Baltimore, Savannah, Panama, Auckland, Brisbane, Port Kembla, Melbourne and Fremantle.
Also benefiting this trade lane is the anticipated spring 2011 arrival of the Mark V vessel—the newest and largest RoRo vessel in the world. The Mark V design boasts more than 50,000 square meters in deck area and a 12 meter wide ramp with a weight capacity of 500 tons.
More about Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (www.2wglobal.com) delivers innovative and sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo. WWL has approximately 3,300 employees worldwide, and deploys around 60 modern eco-adapted vessels. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce its operational impacts on the environment.
The company also specializes in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL’s sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling and a large comprehensive range of specialized technical services.
Shippers will benefit by one added monthly call in the ports of Baltimore, Savannah, Panama, Auckland, Brisbane, Port Kembla, Melbourne and Fremantle.
Also benefiting this trade lane is the anticipated spring 2011 arrival of the Mark V vessel—the newest and largest RoRo vessel in the world. The Mark V design boasts more than 50,000 square meters in deck area and a 12 meter wide ramp with a weight capacity of 500 tons.
More about Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (www.2wglobal.com) delivers innovative and sustainable global shipping and logistics solutions for manufacturers of cars, trucks, heavy equipment and specialized cargo. WWL has approximately 3,300 employees worldwide, and deploys around 60 modern eco-adapted vessels. The company has a strong environmental focus and is an industry leader in developing innovative solutions to reduce its operational impacts on the environment.
The company also specializes in handling complex project cargoes such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment and yachts. WWL’s sophisticated supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean transportation, inland distribution, terminal handling and a large comprehensive range of specialized technical services.