Carriers may have to scrap younger ships in upcoming years

With an abundance of new tonnage set to enter the container market in the years ahead, and with demand and volumes appearing to have started a downward trajectory, the sector may have to scrap younger ships to a large extent. Alphaliner has examined carriers’ demolition possibilities.
Photo: PR / Ocean Network Express
Photo: PR / Ocean Network Express

The container market is facing a boom in new capacity set to enter the market from next year and ahead, but the new vessels are coming into a market where demand is on the decline.

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