09/08/2021at 09:53

Container boom generates chaotic upturn for multipurpose and heavy lift sector

Containers have proved a lucrative business for the multipurpose sector, which faces a boom in all business areas, say carriers UHL and AAL to ShippingWatch. A shortage of new vessels, however, may put a damper on the upturn.

by JENS THOMSEN

The partners behind specialized carrier United Heavy Lift (UHL) made a leap when they took over nine modern specialized vessels from ailing competitor Zeamarine in 2019.

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