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Operating margins among carriers are now averaging below pre-Covid levels

Five of the world’s largest container lines reported a positive operating margin in the third quarter, while four were in the red, according to Alphaliner.
”More carriers are likely to join the loss-making ranks in the fourth quarter,” writes analyst firm Alphaliner. | Photo: Bodo Marks/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
”More carriers are likely to join the loss-making ranks in the fourth quarter,” writes analyst firm Alphaliner. | Photo: Bodo Marks/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by KIT LINDHARDT

The container majors saw their results nosedive in the third quarter compared to last year, when demand was still strong. 

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