The containership charter market is ending 2019 on a mixed note, according to Alphaliner’s final analysis of the year.
“Larger vessels of 5,500 teu and over continue to benefit from a tight supply environment with continuously firm charter rates,” said the consultant.
Furthermore, it said that “the persistent lack of tonnage in these sizes” would bode well for owners, especially when demand picked up again next year.
“By contrast,” said Alphaliner, “the situation …
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