Secondhand containership sales cool in 1H26 while MSC remains most active buyer
- The secondhand containership sale-and-purchase market slowed significantly in the first half of 2026 with 126 vessels changing hands
- The decline was due to a shortage of ships available for sale as owners chose to retain ships benefiting from strong freight and charter markets
Despite fewer transactions buyer demand remains strong across all vessel sizes, which is keeping secondhand asset prices firm
