MSC fuels hot secondhand boxship market as vessel values hold firm
- The secondhand containership market remains exceptionally strong, driven largely by aggressive buying from liner operators
- Meanwhile, unconfirmed market chatter suggests MSC may be negotiating the purchase of a significant portion of Sinokor’s boxship fleet
- Buyers focused on prompt delivery are paying premiums amid tight vessel availability
Robust charter earnings are discouraging most owners from selling but some tonnage providers are cashing in on firm asset values
