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trade, and these are to be brought into service
towards the end of 1970. While Matsons would
profer to have a ready-made container terminal
made available to them on a rental basis, they
have indicated that they would be prepared, if
necessary, to participate financially in its
development.
(d) American President Lines
American President Lines have now started a
container service from Hong Kong in conventional
ships, and have on order 3 non-self-sustaining
ships which will be brought into service by
January, 1972. These ships are ear-marked for
the U.S. West Coast/Far East trade and will be
operated on a 12-day frequency. While A.P.L.
would prefer not to get involved in the develop-
ment or operation of container terminal facilities,
they have indicated also that they would be
prepared, if necessary, to put up some capital
to develop the proposed facilities.
(e) Overseas Containers Limited
Overseas Containers Limited (OCL a consortium
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set up jointly by Blue Funnel Line, British &
Commonwealth Shipping Co. Ltd., Ellerman Lines
and T. & J. Harrison Ltd.) in conjunction with
Associated Container Transportation Limited
. (ACT.. a consortium set up jointly by Ben Linc
Steamers Ltd., Blue Star Line, Port Line Ltd.,
Ellerman Lines and T. & J. Harrison Ltd.) are
planning to provide container-ship services
from the Far East to U.K. and European ports.
They expect to begin their service, insofar as
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