China Navigation Company Eastern General Letters

Scope and Content

File of correspondence between John Swire & Sons and Panocean Anco filed 'to and from East' and To and From Panocean Anco'. The letters cover discussion between John Swire & Sons and Panocean Anco, largely covering movement towards and growth of chemical shipping.

Reports and Far East Shipping Study, investigating feasibility of a joint venture company in partnership with MISC (Malaysian International Shipping Corporation)and Swire

Discusses trade in vegetable oils (soy/palm) and lubricants; management of ships;

Includes minutes of Inter-board meetings held between Pan Ocean-Anco Ltd, The Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co., Ocean Transport and Trading Ltd, JS&S and Tate and Lyle Shipping Ltd, Jan 1979 - Dec 1980

Some staff appraisal documents

Copies of Pan Ocean-Anco News, July and Sep 1980, no. 24 and 25

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Copyright is owned by John Swire & Sons, Ltd, 59 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ