Spanish based global operating tugboat operator Boluda Towage (Boluda) has announced its investment in Hongkong Salvage and Towage Services Limited (HKSTS), and the new joint venture formed as a member of CK Hutchison Holdings.
HKSTS’ principal services include salvage and towage and marine project management businessit is mentioned, and via this collaboration, Boluda inform that they will be able to expand its business portfolio into Asia and enhance HKSTS service offerings of salvage and towage services, benefiting both companies, business customers and the maritime industry the company state.
“Boluda’s entry into the Hongkong Salvage and Towage Services Limited partnership has been a unique and formidable opportunity to strengthen Boluda Towage in the Asian continent and especially in one of its main ports, Hong Kong. We thank our new partners for the trust they have placed in the Boluda family to be associated with the towage business in Hong Kong,” Vicente Boluda said.
“We are very pleased with this major strategic and complementary partnership. Boluda is recognised as a global leader in maritime services. Its extensive experience in tugboat services will boost our salvage and towage capabilities, creating a strong alliance that will benefit our customers in terms of integrated service offerings. HKSTS is excited to join the Boluda family. We look forward to working with our partner throughout our network of ports,” Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports commented.
The company state that the Boluda fleet consist of over 700 vessels and the Hutchison Ports’ network of 54 ports in 25 countries.
