Marti Cloud for ZIM

 The ZIM service from the west coast of South America, called ZCX Colibri Express, has had a variety of ships since its inception in 2024. Most appear to be on short term charter, which is not unusual for feeder routes (altough this is a very long feeder).

Today's (May 6) arrival, Marti Cloud is here on its second trip for the ZCX, but with a different name. On its first call, which was April 1-2, it carried the name JPO Aquila.  I did not see the ship at that time, as it was in port at PSA Fairview Cove for about eight hours, sailing during the night.

 Built by Jiansu Yangzijiang in 2010, it is a 16,137 gt, 17,152 dwt ship with a capacity of 1350 TEU and with 449 reefer plugs. It also sports a pair of 45 tonne SWL deck cranes. Sailing originally as Jamila for Ernst Russ / Peter Doehle, it only became JPO Aquila in 2022 when it was aquired by Oltmann Schiffahrts. It was apparently sold again earlier this year to the cryptically named Marti Cloud Shipping Company (but still under Oltmann management) and renamed Marti Cloud.  Some sources indicate that the name was changed as of April 1, but that may have been the date of handover, as it was still carrying the JPO Aquila name when it was in Halifax. Other sources show the name change taking place on April 9, which would have happened while the ship was in Kingston, Jamaica.

This may be its last call in Halifax as it is due for five year survey May 15 in Hamburg, which is well off its ZCX route. 

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