News / Bleak outlook for MPV sector as demand falls and the box lines move in

09/07/2019

Drewry has lowered its growth forecast for the multipurpose vessel (MPV) sector due to reduced demand, a slump in ship scrapping and tougher competition from dry bulk and container shipping lines.

In its latest report, Drewry says the MPV outlook is “bleaker”, and although it still ...

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