India: ArcelorMittal sells 50% stake in shipping business to DryLog

India: ArcelorMittal sells 50% stake in shipping business to DryLog

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ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, said on Monday that it has sold a 50% stake in its shipping business, Global Chartering Ltd (GCL), to DryLog Ltd, a unit of Greek shipping company Ceres, to pare its debt. The steelmaker will subsequently form an equal joint venture with DryLog.