Ambyth Shipping is named agents for Swire Shipping
Swire Shipping Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The China Navigation Company, has appointed Ambyth Shipping & Trading Inc. as its agent for Guam, the CNMI and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia effective Oct. 1, 2006.
As part of its regional liner service from Australia to Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, New Caledonia and the Pacific, Swire Shipping announced the extension of this service to Ebeye, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, Guam and Saipan on a monthly service via transshipment over Majuro.
“The extension of Swire’s liner services into Eastern Micronesia, Guam and Saipan confirms Swire’s continued commitment to servicing the Pacific islands,” the company said in a statement.
Swire Shipping is a network of independent liner services headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with representative offices strategically located at key ports. Swire Shipping operates a fleet of dedicated container and multipurpose vessels trading on a worldwide basis.
Swire Shipping is a member company of the Swire group initially established by John Swire as a modest import-export company in Liverpool, England in 1816. The Swire group encompasses a wide range of commercial activities and interests which span five continents. Swire’s principal areas of operation are in the Asian Pacific region and centre on the Greater China area with core businesses grouped under five operating divisions: property, aviation, beverages, shipping / marine services and trading & industrial. Swire group and associates employ more than 113,000 people worldwide.
Ambyth’s agency appointment enhances its ability to service specialized customer requirements, whilst strengthening its market position to address the anticipated increased demand for both regional and international shipping solutions.
For further information on Swire Shipping rates, schedules and services visit www.swireshipping.com or contact Ambyth Customer Service at 1-671-647-1106/7 or email us at logistics@ambyth.guam.net. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
