Major container ship newbuilding unlikely despite record freight rates

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Newbuilding orders for container ships could remain stagnant despite freight rates surging to record high levels this year as shipping firms pursue a strategy of limiting capacity. As the economic outlook for the sector remains uncertain and environmental regulations place new requirements on ships, it makes more sense for container lines to charter or buy …

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