South African firm bites off big chunk of local shipping agencies

LEADING South African ships’ agency firm Sturrock Shipping has entered the Australian maritime market with a bang, taking control of Hetherington Kingsbury Shipping Agency, McArthur Shipping & Agency, Pacific Shipping Agencies and West Coast Shipping Agencies.

The Australian purchase is part of an expansion strategy for Sturrock, which is tanker focused, with the Australian purchase aimed at dry cargo and liner services.
It gives instant nationwide exposure in the burgeoning Australian market, according to Sturrock managing...

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