Rhenus takes major stake in Arkon Shipping & Projects
April 14, 2021,
by
Naida Hakirevic
Germany-based short-sea shipping company Rhenus Maritime Services acquired 60 per cent of the shares in compatriot ship and project consignment manager, Arkon Shipping & Projects, in March 2021.
As explained, Rhenus is strengthening its project and heavy-lift cargo business by taking this holding in Arkon Shipping & Projects.
Thomas Cord. He will continue to hold the remaining 40 per cent of the shares.
Rhenus Maritime Services has taken over its 60 per cent holding from the previous second Managing Director, Torsten Westphal.
The company’s headquarters will also be moved from Haren an der Ems to Hamburg in conjunction with the change of shareholder and the new RMS Projects name.