Icelandic container line Samskip has added to its logistics operations with an acquisition in the US.

It said it is taking over New Jersey-based freight forwarder Rimar Consultants.

Rimar handles between 10,000 teu and 12,000 teu per year, largely focused on US seafood and meat exports.

Subject to agreement with current owner Richie Maddalena, the acquisition is expected to bring three experienced Rimar consultants under the direct employment of Samskip, it said.