#Containership

Forecast Warns Link Between Container Traffic and Global Economic Growth Could Decline in Recovery

By Gavin van Marle (The Loadstar) – As economies continue to rebound, global container trade is expected to grow by 5.8% this year, according to a...

Containership Time-Charters Break New Records

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Four-year-plus charter deals are becoming the norm as shipowners ratchet up the pressure on liner companies. As t...

Another New Normal as Container Rollover Rates Increase

The number of container rollovers at major box ports continued to climb last month, affecting some 39% of all shipments, according to new data from supply chain visi...

Ship Owners Lock In Charter Rates at 13-Year Highs

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Containership charter rates have hit 13-year highs and shipowners are locking these in with carriers on three- an...