The container market is currently characterized by ultra-large container ships and orders for mega-vessels in the 18,000-20,000 teu range. In the years to come, carriers will need to either have ultra-large vessels or be part of an alliance or participate in a Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) with a partner that has ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), says Drewry in a new analysis.
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