Change but no change on Asia-North Europe supply and demand, says Drewry

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Useful analysis from Drewry on the Asia-North Europe market, showing the effect of the early Chinese new year, an unexplained rush at the end of last year and carrier capacity on the trade. Sources say that volumes have rocketed recently after a very poor February and Drewry predicts tight capacity until October – depending on new ultra-large container vessels deliveries.