Columbia Shipmanagement Shanghai was officially opened on 3 November with a ceremony attended by over 150 guests.
It is CSM’s fifth office adding to offices in Cyprus, Athens, Germany and Singapore and the company manages a total of 370 ships. Joint venture partner Singhai specialises in crewing and the recruitment, training and supply of seafarers in the Chinese market.
“The partnership further presents the opportunity to bring to the Chinese shipping industry, Columbia’s extensive expertise in shipmanagement services and together with a fast growing shipowning community in China, Columbia Shipmanagement Shanghai aims to contribute to China’s global shipping aspirations and enhance the quality and competitiveness of Chinese shipping on an international level,” CSM said.
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