News / Despite 'early gains', container lines are in for another year of losses, says Drewry

09/05/2016

Despite Maersk Line’s better-than-expected $37m first-quarter net profit, Drewry today reiterated its view that ocean carriers would collectively record a significant loss this year.

“Carrier profit margins this year will be influenced by big swings on both prices and costs, but as things stand carriers will lose ...

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