Charterers favouring modern boxships amid elevated fuel prices
- The containership charter market continues to show strong resilience, with steady demand across vessel classes despite geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and declining profitability among container lines
- Charterers are prioritising modern, fuel-efficient ships as elevated oil prices make eco-design vessels more attractive
Modern 1,700 teu vessels are achieving daily charter rates of around $25,000 for two-year charters
