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Shippers consider availability of container space most important

June 2, 2020

Availability of cargo space is now seen by shippers and forwarders as the most important criterion of carrier service.

Reefer technician is monitoring the reefer container at depot inside the port.

4 good reasons why Reefer container availability remains tight

April 9, 2020

Reefer container equipment availability will remain tight over the next few years, maintaining a CAGR of 4.5% over the next five years.

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Container port throughput to increase by 3.3%

March 2, 2020

The outlook for the container shipping market remains soft despite the welcome boost of the ‘phase one’ trade agreement.

container ship transporting goods at sea

Ship operating costs rise on higher R&M, insurance spend

January 3, 2020

Ship operating costs inflation accelerated moderately in 2019 on higher repair & maintenance and insurance spend. Costs are expected to continue rising at a similar pace in 2020 on a hardening insurance market before receding in subsequent years.

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Car carrier shipping recovers but downsides remain

November 14, 2019

Car carrier shipping is expected to continue its slow recovery, supported by improving utilisation and minimal vessel ordering. However, costs are rising while the trade outlook is vulnerable to rising geopolitical risk.

container ship arrived at modern city port

New risks facing beleaguered container market

November 7, 2019

One of the major risks is the impact of IMO 2020 on containership supply. There is still no clear guidance on just how much additional cost it will land on the industry.

Reefer container equipment availability to remain tight

October 27, 2019

Reefer container equipment availability will remain tight over the next few years, maintaining a CAGR of 4.5% over the next five years.

Container port utilization rates to rise

September 12, 2019

Drewry’s container port demand forecast for the next five years is for global growth of 4.4% per annum.

Transparency, security drive growth of smart containers

September 4, 2019

Smart containers have increased in prominence in a very short space of time and the pace of adoption is expected to accelerate over the next five years.

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Manning cost rise checked by easing shortage

July 15, 2019

Manning costs have risen moderately over the past 12 months, checked by easing officer supply shortage, and are forecast to rise at a similar pace over the next five years.