Container

New container ship prices are nearing an all-time high

Container lines continue to order new container ships even though prices are rising and demand is falling.
According to Alphaliner, factors such as full shipyards, rising inflation and specific requirements for ship construction are driving up the price. | Photo: Christian Charisius/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
According to Alphaliner, factors such as full shipyards, rising inflation and specific requirements for ship construction are driving up the price. | Photo: Christian Charisius/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by DANIEL LOGAN BERG-MUNCH

Although the pace of new ship orders is slowing down, several carriers are still negotiating for new container ships.

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