CONTI 178 SCHIFFFAHRTS-GMBH & CO. BULKER KG MS (CONTI TANSANIT)

CONTI 178 SCHIFFFAHRTS-GMBH & CO. BULKER KG MS (CONTI TANSANIT) appears to be a specific maritime shipping entity, likely involved in the bulk cargo shipping industry. Given the name, we can infer several details:

CONTI: This might refer to a larger shipping or logistics company. CONTI is a known name in the maritime industry, particularly linked with ship management and investment in maritime assets.
178 SCHIFFFAHRTS-GMBH & CO.: This suggests that the entity is a German maritime company ("Schifffahrt" is German for "shipping"). The number "178" may indicate a specific project or vessel within a broader fleet or portfolio of maritime vessels managed by the CONTI group.
BULKER KG: "Bulker" refers to a type of ship that carries bulk cargo such as grains, coal, ore, and similar materials in large volumes. "KG" stands for “Kommanditgesellschaft,” a type of limited partnership in Germany.
MS (CONTI TANSANIT): "MS" stands for "Motor Ship," indicating that CONTI TANSANIT is the name of the vessel powered by engines as opposed to sails. "CONTI TANSANIT" seems to be the specific name of the vessel in question.

Some additional speculative insights based on this typical structure:

Operations and Management: CONTI 178 SCHIFFFAHRTS-GMBH & CO. likely operates under the broader CONTI group or associated entities, handling operations, crewing, maintenance, and possibly the financial management of the vessel.
Bulk Shipping: The focus on a bulker vessel means they engage in the transport of bulk commodities, a staple industry within global trade, essential for transporting large quantities of raw materials.
Legal and Corporate Structure: The use of "Kommanditgesellschaft" suggests a specific legal framework beneficial for investment and operational purposes within Germany, allowing a mix of general and limited partners.

For specific and up-to-date information, one would typically consult maritime databases, company filings, or industry reports where financial performance, ship details, and operational specifics are listed.

Bremen Germany

28 Bahnhof Street
Bremen HB 28195
Germany

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TANSANIT

Bulk Carrier | Flag: Republic of Liberia | Port: MONROVIA

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