Two months of decline in container rates put pressure on the industry

The container rates have dropped significantly since the middle of this summer, and Alphaliner projects a turbulent October. The most recent ultra-large orders from MSC and CMA CGM have triggered uncertainty in the long term. Read on to learn how far the individual routes have plunged.

After the container carriers took turns to celebrate their half-year results at the various headquarters throughout August, the situation looks a little less positive now.

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