News / Maersk the most active carrier in a 'hectic' charter market

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Maersk was reported to be “the most active operator” in the containership charter market last week, as ocean carriers shored up their networks with additional tonnage to mitigate the effect of longer transit times from Asia via the Cape of Good Hope.

“It was a very interesting and somewhat hectic week in the container market, as all of a sudden we noted a real scramble for what prompt tonnage was available in virtually all segments and regions,” said Copenhagen-based MB Shipbrokers.

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