CMA CGM completed its takeover of Singaporean liner player Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) and its liner arm APL Inc last June. It marked the end of an era for a company that was always regarded as the country’s de-facto national carrier

Subsequent to the deal being concluded, the French liner giant installed Nicolas Sartini as APL’s chief executive.

Sartini responded to a series of questions submitted by Trade­Winds on what changes have been made at NOL and APL since he joined.