Hapag-Lloyd postpones drydockings to boost slot capacity in unprecedented market
Chief executive Rolf Habben Jansen says the German line is doing all it can to maximise slot availability, but there are not enough boxships to cope with demand
The containership orderbook has increased to around 18% of existing fleet capacity, but more tonnage may be needed before the squeeze on supply eases and more normal market conditions return, says Hapag-Lloyd