News / Huge S&P win-win for MSC, as it saves on charter fees and gains asset value

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MSC’s audacious containership buying spree has passed the 100 mark in just 12 months, equating to around 400,000 teu of additional owned tonnage, according to Alphaliner data.

MSC’s aggressive S&P activity was driven by relatively high exposure to the soaring rates in the charter market, from where it sources nearly 70% of its fleet.

However, its early recognition of changing market conditions has brought the carrier a very healthy boost to its balance sheet, due to skyrocketing vessel asset values.

The consultant reported ...