Container demand has increased – but still not enough

Even though October again saw an increase in demand, the outlook remains bleak for shipping companies, who are struggling to fill their many new vessels.
"The outlook for 8-9% fleet growth in both 2023 and 2024 becomes problematic,” writes Sea-Intelligence in an update on container freight demand. | Photo: Markus Scholz/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
"The outlook for 8-9% fleet growth in both 2023 and 2024 becomes problematic,” writes Sea-Intelligence in an update on container freight demand. | Photo: Markus Scholz/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

Demand for shipping services increased in October, continuing the trend that emerged in September.

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