Rise of leasing could see ship finance converge with aviation
Shipping has increasingly turned to leasing since the global financial crisis, emulating techniques pioneered by aviation. But while there are clear parallels, there are big differences too
For decades, airlines have found leasing the easiest way to get their hands on Airbuses and Boeings, and the model has even dictated some of the characteristics of the sector. So what will the rise of leasing during the past decade mean for our industry?