JAPAN's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has announced that it will take over all the agency work carried out on its behalf in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Hungary as part of a plan to get closer to customers.

    Currently all the Japanese shipping group's agency activities in these countries are performed by Multi-Shipping and the transfer of responsibilities will take effect early next year.

    Jochen Veldmann, executive area director for Europe, said the company is establishing its own presence to increase its commitment to the fast-growing region of Eastern Europe.

    He said: "MOL had enjoyed a strong relationship with the liner agency group Multi-Shipping which will continue to provide agency services in these countries until the new organisation is established. On the foundation laid by Multi-Shipping we will be even better positioned to respond to customer needs, further enhance the service and offer full network coverage in the region."

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