Germany’s Deutsche Afrika-Linien/John T. Essberger Group of Companies (DAL / JTE) is closing in on the sale of United Africa Feeder Line (UAFL), a regional container and feeder operator based in Mauritius.
Alphaliner reports in its latest weekly report that DAL/JTE has found a Luxembourg-registered investment fund to buy the line for an undisclosed price.
UAFL was founded in 2000. The company operates a network of services connecting the Middle East and India with East Africa, South Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. It currently operates a fleet of five ships ranging in size from 600 to 2,268 teu.
