<p>Presently, Shipping Corporation has a total fleet strength of 76, which includes five container vessels.<br /><br />Taking into account a visible pick up in the trade volumes in the recent past, the shipping major decided to strengthen its fleet strength, the official said.<br />However, the SCI and its Geneva-based JV partner, MSC have not decided on whether the latter will co-fund the proposed acquisitions of three container vessels, the official added.<br /><br />In May, SCI had entered into an agreement with MSC to run its European service.<br />“The discussions with our JV partner is on and it is too early to comment on the matter,” the official said.<br />Presently, the five container vessels of the corporation covers Far East, China, UK and the Middle East.<br />Press Trust of India</p>
<p>Presently, Shipping Corporation has a total fleet strength of 76, which includes five container vessels.<br /><br />Taking into account a visible pick up in the trade volumes in the recent past, the shipping major decided to strengthen its fleet strength, the official said.<br />However, the SCI and its Geneva-based JV partner, MSC have not decided on whether the latter will co-fund the proposed acquisitions of three container vessels, the official added.<br /><br />In May, SCI had entered into an agreement with MSC to run its European service.<br />“The discussions with our JV partner is on and it is too early to comment on the matter,” the official said.<br />Presently, the five container vessels of the corporation covers Far East, China, UK and the Middle East.<br />Press Trust of India</p>