Textainer sees container shortage persist well into 2021

Container lessor Textainer does not see a return to a balance in the supply and demand of boxes before mid-February next year, the company tells ShippingWatch. Competitor Triton agrees that shortage will prevail until after Chinese New Year 2021.
Photo: PR / Hapag-Lloyd
Photo: PR / Hapag-Lloyd

Shippers will have to remain patient and probably also pay extra for ocean transportation of their goods for at least another five or six months.

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