Folk Maritime

Folk Maritime installs monitoring technology on its dry container fleet

US-based container visibility solution provider ORBCOMM has partnered with Saudi Arabia’s Folk Maritime Services Company to implement smart container monitoring technology across the ocean carrier’s entire fleet.

This milestone makes Folk Maritime the first Middle Eastern container shipping line to deploy a smart dry container fleet.

“ORBCOMM’s technology will enable us to further digitalize our shipping operations so we can solve logistical problems, optimize shipment tracking and improve our...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-monitoring-technology-dry-container-fleet/

Folk Maritime orders 5,600 dry boxes

New Saudi Arabian container line Folk Maritime Services Company has ordered 5,600 shipping containers from Shanghai CIMC Yangshan Logistics Equipment.

This agreement includes the acquisition of 4,500 20-foot general-purpose containers and 1,100 40-foot high-cube containers. Each container is fully recyclable, highlighting the company’s dedication to environmental sustainability.

Folk Maritime CEO Poul Hestbaek emphasized the significance of the acquisition, commenting, “This investment is an...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-orders-5600-dry-boxes/

Container lines refresh Middle East/Indian Subcontinent service network

Box lines have announced several changes in their services covering the Middle East/Indian Subcontinent region, according to DynaLiners’ latest report.

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Folk Maritime announces new service linking Arabian Gulf ports to India

Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the launch of a new service route connecting key Arabian Gulf ports, including Dammam, Umm Qasr, and two of India’s largest commercial ports, Nhava Sheva and Mundra.

The India Gulf Service will have its first Dammam call on 30 October, by the 1,800 TEU boxship Asterios. The vessel will carry import cargo from India before proceeding to Umm Qasr. The service, initially beginning as a 14-day service, will gradually ramp up to become a weekly product by...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-announces-new-service-linking-arabian-gulf-ports-to-india/

Folk Maritime launches new India – Saudi Arabia service

Folk Maritime Services Company has announced the launch of a new shipping route connecting Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port with India’s major commercial ports, Mundra and Nhava Sheva.

Starting in September, this 10-day service, utilizing two vessels, aims to boost trade by facilitating the transport of consumer goods from India and exporting Saudi products, including petrochemicals.

Along with deploying its own vessel, Folk Maritime has entered into a Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) with Oman’s...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-launches-new-india-saudi-arabia-service/

Folk Maritime introduces new feeder service between Sudan and Saudi Arabia

Folk Maritime will initiate a new direct feeder service in April, linking Port Sudan with the port of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.

This move aims to enhance customer access to Port Sudan’s feeder port and bolster transshipment capacity across the Red Sea, according to the newly launched company.

“As the gateway for 90% of Sudan’s international trade, Port Sudan will benefit from these direct shuttle services from Saudi Arabia’s first independent feeder and short sea shipping provider,” said Folk...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-introduces-new-feeder-service-between-sudan-and-saudi-arabia/

Folk Maritime announces new Chief Operating Officer

Folk Maritime, a Saudi container line that has recently launched operations, has officially appointed Mohamed Badawy as Chief Operating Officer of the company.

“Badawy’s extensive experience across port, terminal, and fleet management sectors will be instrumental to driving our operational strategies and supporting our growth as Saudi Arabia’s leading feeder and short-sea operator,” said Folk Maritime.

The container carrier added, “We greatly look forward to learning from his experience and...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-announces-new-chief-operating-officer/

CMA CGM teams up with new Saudi line to enhance Red Sea service

French ocean carrier CMA CGM is partnering with Folk Maritime, a new independent feeder and short-sea shipping operator in Saudi Arabia, to commence the North Red Sea Express (NRX) service in the next month.

The NRX service will be an enhanced joint service linking Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port with NEOM, an urban area built by Saudi Arabia in Tabuk, and the North Red Sea ports of Sokhna in Egypt, Aqaba in Jordan, and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.

The rotation of the service will be as follows:

  • Jedd...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-teams-up-with-new-saudi-line-to-enhance-red-sea-service/

New container line starts operations in Saudi Arabia

A new shipping company has started operations in Saudi Arabia, called Folk Maritime, offering feeder vessel services and short-sea transportation solutions.

Poul Hestbaek

Poul Hestbaek is the first chief executive officer (CEO) of Folk Maritime. Hestbaek is a former CEO of Maersk-owned box line Hamburg Süd and left the Danish shipping giant in August 2023.

The new box carrier is expected to provide its customers with non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) services and create new trade lanes,...

https://container-news.com/new-container-line-starts-operations-in-saudi-arabia/