Two European liner agencies have withdrawn from representing sanctions-hit Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Hamburg-based Peter W Lampke (PWL) and Genoa-headquartered Fratelli Cosulich have until now served IRISL’s 10-day container service, which called at Antwerp, Hamburg and Genoa.

PWL represented IRISL in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, and Fratelli Cosulich in Italy.