Buoyant BV Pursues Wary GL

BV argues that an alliance with GL would have the size to survive any downturn in global shipping and shipbuilding. Photo courtesy Port of Felixstowe.

French classification society Bureau Veritas is enjoying a record breaking year, with turnover expected to reach ¢ 1.8 billion by the end of this month. Speaking at a reception at Trinity House in London last month, managing director Bernard Anne said the group is doubling in size every five years ...

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