Containership charter rates have hit 13-year highs and shipowners are locking these in with carriers on three- and five-year charters, reports maritime gateway.
The consultant’s Charter Rate Index has reached its highest level in 13 years and it said that with the outlook bullish for owners, they would“retain the upper hand for some time”.
London broker source CommentsIndeed, one London broker source told The Loadstar he couldn’t remember seeing such a swing in the market in favour of the owner.
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