Secondhand boxship market booms as carriers pick up charter tonnage
- The containership sale-and-purchase market remains highly active, with firm vessel prices and strong demand across all ship sizes
- Container line majors are continuing to drive a steady flow of secondhand transactions
- In contrast, the demolition market remains stagnant as shipowners retain old tonnage
Notable deals include the $120m sale of the 13,300 teu Buenaventura Express, tied to a long-term Hapag-Lloyd charter, while MSC has picked up multiple vessels ranging from 1,400 teu to 5,900 teu
