Containership charter rates get a lift from improving market sentiment
- The recent temporary trade agreement between the US and China has boosted demand for container capacity
- The Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers’ Association said there has been a ‘noticeable uptick’ in enquiries for charter boxships
- Vessels of below 2,000 teu dominated chartering activity but benchmark charter rates have lifted across all segments
CMA CGM secured several ships of between 750 teu and 1,800 teu while Unifeeder has also been active in the charter market of late
