Regional trade boom could reshape container shipping for a ‘golden decade’
The gradual regionalisation of global supply chains is becoming one of the most important trends ...
Although the threat of overcapacity has seemingly begun to rear its head – which would presumably quash demand for new tonnage – another threat seems to have spurred appetite for acquisition of feeder vessels in particular.
Old age.
Older cargo vessels, having weathered the seas for decades, often bear the scars of their service in the form of wear and tear, corrosion, and outdated technology which can compromise their seaworthiness and the safety of their crews, as well as being less fuel-efficient. ...
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