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Fitch: Bleak prospects for shipping in 2018

Despite improvements in the container and dry bulk sectors this year, 2018 will still be a negative year for shipping, with tanker looking especially vulnerable, projects ratings bureau Fitch.
Photo: /ritzau/AP
Photo: /ritzau/AP
by OLE ANDERSEN

Ratings bureau Fitch eyes no decisive improvements in the global shipping markets in 2018, and maintains negative forecasts due to the persistent overcapacity of vessels.

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