News / MPV operators under the cosh as ocean carrier radar turns on their cargo again

AAL has recently taken delivery of two more MPVs: AAL

General cargo multipurpose and heavylift fleet operators have not only seen gains from the container sector end abruptly, but are also seeing their cargo come under attack from ocean carriers again.

An unexpected surge in consumer demand during and after the pandemic saw the global cellular fleet stretched to the limit, and opened up lucrative opportunities for the MPV market from frustrated retailers prepared to charter deck space on general cargo ships at any cost.

However, a rapid downturn in global markets ...