Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has got its foot in the door at the 2M alliance but will not become a full member alongside Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co.

The South Korean owner announced on Sunday that it has established a cooperative relationship with 2M.

It follows a period of uncertainty for HMM over whether it could find a home as the world's liner alliances were redrawn and rivals consolidated the market.

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