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News / Top-heavy growth in container tonnage sparks overcapacity concerns

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The number of containerships sold for scrap has slowed dramatically as shipowners in the smaller sectors take full advantage of a rejuvenated charter market and reactivate mothballed tonnage.

According to Alphaliner, only 12 ships, equating to 21,778 teu, have been sold for demolition so far this ...

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