After a year of recovery in 2017, initial results from box carriers indicate that the bright outlook held for 2018 may need to be toned down.
News ID: 80025 Publish Date
: 2018/05/19
US trade tariffs and the threat of a trade war are putting pressure container freight rates on the China – North America trade as lines head into all important negotiations for annual contracts.
News ID: 78762 Publish Date
: 2018/03/28
Drewry:
The eastbound Asia to West Coast North America market continues its six-year run of strong demand growth, but weak spot rates will damage carriers’ income, shipping consultancy Drewry said.
News ID: 77811 Publish Date
: 2017/12/21
A fall in container freight rates is being driven by oversupply of vessels rather than a drop in demand according to analyst Crucial Perspectives.
News ID: 77290 Publish Date
: 2017/11/17
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipowners are facing a tough period as rates are expected to remain under pressure during 2017, according to shipping consultancy Drewry.
News ID: 72016 Publish Date
: 2017/01/31
The recent rally in Asia to Europe spot market rates has improved carriers’ chances of securing higher 2017 contract rates, according to shipping consultancy Drewry.
News ID: 71647 Publish Date
: 2017/01/17
THE handysize bulker market was fairly subdued in the past week due to vessel oversupply and a lack of of fresh cargoes.
News ID: 71626 Publish Date
: 2017/01/16