Folk Maritime Services Company

Folk Maritime buys its second owned container ship

Saudi container shipping company Folk Maritime Services Company announced the official purchase of its second owned vessel, Folk Jazan.

The boxship has already been deployed on the carrier’s routes throughout the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf.

“The acquisition of Folk Jazan is a pivotal step in our strategic growth,” pointed out Poul Hestbaek, CEO of Folk Maritime. “This vessel not only expands our operational capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030...

https://container-news.com/folk-maritime-buys-its-second-owned-container-ship/

Folk Maritime becomes Middle East’s first dry container fleet to deploy ORBCOMM®’s smart container technology

Richard Jacobsen, Sales Director EMEA Maritime at ORBCOMM (left), and Mohamed Badawi, Chief Operating Officer of Folk Maritime (right), shake hands on a groundbreaking partnership. Folk Maritime will be the first in the Middle East to deploy ORBCOMM’s smart container technology. This move transforms supply chain visibility and cargo security, setting a new standard for the region’s maritime industry.

Rochelle Park, NJ–March 18–ORBCOMM, the world’s largest dry and reefer container visibility...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/folk-maritime-becomes-middle-easts-first-dry-container-fleet-to-deploy-orbcomms-smart-container-technology/