Halloween is a time where ghosts roam the land and some feel the need to don a frightening mask to ward off these evil spirits.

All Hallows’ Day was celebrated in the maritime world seemingly by Japanese containership owners huddling together to keep away any potential spectre of Hanjin Shipping.

Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line), Mitsui OSK Line (MOL) and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) have formed a joint venture and put all their boxships into this new grouping.