News / Cost of mothballing containerships deters carriers, despite continued weak demand

04/02/2014

The global financial crisis hit container shipping hard. At its worst, more than 600 boxships laid-up at anchorages around the world. However, despite capacity continuing to exceed supply, it appears that mothballing vessels is a last resort for owners and ocean carriers.

According to Drewry Maritime ...

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