Container ship owners nearing new rate dive
In spite of growing freight volumes in 2014 and fewer unemployed ships in the combined global container fleet, the charter market remains completely flat. And the rates will like drop even further in the near future, says Alphaliner.
BY OLE ANDERSEN
The major shipowners in the container industry, in Germany and elsewhere - which charter their vessels to the carriers - are bleeding under historically low rates, and things could become even worse in the coming months as carriers start to prepare for the winter, according to Alphaliner.
Already a subscriber?Log in here
Read the whole article
Get access for 14 days for free. No credit card is needed, and you will not be automatically signed up for a paid subscription after the free trial.
With your free trial you get:
- Access all locked articles
- Receive our daily newsletters
- Access our app
Get full access for you and your coworkers
Start a free company trial todayRelated articles:
Rickmers Group losing steam in all three segments
For subscribers
Offen's massive container fleet shrinks again
For subscribers
