Svitzer is expanding its Brazil-flagged fleet by unveiling a new service in the country, to be led by its former financial head.

The Maersk Group-controlled company said two new tugs carrying the Brazilian flag will start operating at Paranagua port this month.

Svitzer is also building four new tugs at the Fortaleza-based Inace shipyard, due for delivery in the second half of 2017.

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