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W.E.C. Lines is continuously evolving. Much like our industry on a global scale. On this page you will find the latest news and background information.
PRESS RELEASE Bilbao / UK / NWC Service
June 8, 2021
Subject: Capacity and Service upgrade Bilbao/UK/NWC service
Dear Valued Customer,
W.E.C. Lines has upgraded its current Bilbao service with a direct call from Bilbao to the UK, Thamesport. Simultaneously W.E.C. Lines will increase the capacity to 835 TEU weekly with Mv Van Eyck that was acquired last year October. This service is linked to the main areas in Spain like Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona and Valencia with rail services tailored to the needs of the customers.
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Update Bilbao
December 23, 2020
Update on the new service from Bilbao to Moerdijk and vice versa!
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W.E.C. LINES GUIDE TO BREXIT
December 10, 2020
Dear Customer,
News about the W.E.C. lines guide to Brexit.
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Update strike Bilbao / Implementation new service
December 9, 2020
Dear Valued Customer,
Herewith we would like to update you concerning the strike situation in Bilbao. Both the employers and unions representing the dockworkers have agreed to take part in a mediation process lead by the Ministry of Labour.
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Customer Announcement
October 29, 2020
Subject: Update strike Bilbao
Dear Valued Customer,
Due to the ongoing strike in Bilbao we were forced to delay the implementation of the new service between Moerdijk and Bilbao.
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Press release WEC Lines Bilbao - Moerdijk
September 21, 2020
NEWS FROM W.E.C. LINES: LAUNCH OF NEW DIRECT EXPRESS SERVICE MOERDIJK TO AND FROM BILBAO
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2020 Sulphur cap, Update on charges related to the usage of Low Sulphur Fuel Oil
October 18, 2019
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced new regulations restricting all sea-going vessels to use fuel with maximum 0,5% Sulphur content.
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W.E.C. Lines UK
July 8, 2019
W.E.C. Lines is pleased to announce that it will open a dedicated W.E.C. Lines UK office based in Felixstowe from 29th July, 2019.
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2020 Sulphur cap, Bunker Charge Mechanism for 2019
December 20, 2018
WEC Lines is introducing new bunker charges as of 1 January 2019 to achieve the common goal of improving environmental performance in the container shipping industry, as required by the 2020 Sulphur cap.
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