It has agreed a vessel-sharing deal to link northern Europe with the US east coast.

Calls include Antwerp, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Le Havre, Southampton, New York, Norfolk, Charleston and Savannah through a weekly capacity allocation of around 3,300 teu.

The company called the move an important step in its global network expansion.

CEO Jorn Hinge said: “This announcement marks an exciting new chapter for UASC as we enter the North Atlantic service and further cement our position as an emerging global carrier.

“Collaboration