News / Now bigger containerships join the idle fleet at anchor as voyages are cancelled

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The number of idled containerships of over 7,500 teu has grown from none to 10 in recent months, as the opportunities for cascading redundant vessels into smaller trades diminishes with the weakening of global demand.

According to the latest idled tonnage report from Alphaliner, the number of containerships in short- or long-term lay-up has increased to 108 (297,600 teu) from 82 (228,400 teu) two weeks earlier.

Significantly, the idle fleet now includes four ships of more than 10,000 teu, laid up by ...