July 2023

Carrier reliance on leased container fleet to support higher per diems and cash returns

Drewry expects the global pool of container equipment to contract by 2% in 2023 as trade growth remains weak and owners dispose of more equipment. In 2023, Drewry anticipates global container handling activity to increase by just 1% to 870.7 mteu. Whil…

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Long-term ocean freight rates hit two-year low just as record new levels of ships enter the market and overcapacity adds further pressure

Global long-term shipping rates sank to a two-year low in July, with the latest data from Xeneta’s Shipping Index (XSI®) showing a fall of 9.5% since June, adding to a deep collapse that started last year. Long-term valid contract rates have now lost 5…

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