Bimco: Demand exceeds supply on several container routes

There are signs in the first half of the year that demand exceeds supply on several routes. A small but very positive sign, says Bimco in a new six-month analysis.
Photo: Maersk Line
Photo: Maersk Line
BY LOUISE VOGDRUP-SCHMIDT

Container transport demand is increasing, a bigger part of the idled fleet is being used, the third quarter this year will be good, and the orderbook is shrinking. All good news for the industry, where after several years of overcapacity - which is still weighing the industry down - there are now also signs of demand that could exceed the supply on several routes.

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