News / Maersk and Hapag dip into charter market to boost Gemini fleet

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have become more active in the charter market as they gear up to launch their Gemini Cooperation arrangement in February.

Last week, Maersk chartered three 2004 7,847 teu ships, GSL Eleni, GSL Grania and GSL Kalliopi, from Global Ship Lease for three years at $34,000 a day. Maersk has also taken a feeder vessel, Rudolf Schepers’ Julius-S, for two years at $24,000 a day.

Meanwhile Hapag-Lloyd last week chartered the 2015-built 6,882 teu ...