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Ocean carrier optimism is being driven by higher freight rates and cheaper fuel – but tumbling charter hire costs are proving to be the icing on their cake.

According to a recent Alphaliner report, containership daily hire rates have slumped by up to 50% since the ...

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  • James Denson

    June 24, 2020 at 3:07 am

    Wanted to know any ship owners base in Houston area
    Cargo ships operating out of Houston to Africa

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