NYK completes acquisition of open-hatch vessel operator Saga Welco

• Nippon Yusen completed the acquisition of Norway-based open-hatch vessel operator Saga Welco on July 20.
• Saga Welco became a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK Holding (Europe), shifting from a 50-50 joint venture with Westfal-Larsen Group.
• The target operates a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels, serving dry-bulk cargoes such as pulp and metals.
• NYK aims to lift dry-bulk profitability, citing synergies from Saga Welco’s operating platform and personnel.

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