shanghai tieyang multimodal transport (tmt) is a joint venture between the chinese ministry of railways and maersk china. <br><br>the company was established in 1996 and focusing on international intermodal transport in china. <br><br>shanghai tieyang multimodal transport (tmt) is currently the largest independent rail service provider in china.<br><br>safmarine is a separately managed liner shipping company and a distinct trading name within the a.p. moller group. <br><br>tmt was appointed as the exclusive agent of safmarine in mid 2000 and uses a network of its own offices and subagents throughout china to handle the agency. <br><br>safmarine is a well-known and respected name in international shipping, who is also one of the largest north/south operators and is rapidly expanding into the all trades lanes. recognized as a leading africa transport specialist, safmarine offers direct calls to a wide range of ports in the world.<br><br>safmarine is today represented in more than 130 countries throughout the world, with more than 1200 dedicated safmariners providing personalized shipping solutions.<br><br>presently the company has a fleet of more than 40 owned and chartered vessels with a combined nominal capacity in excess of  teu.