Boxship charter market becalmed by lack of tonnage amid dampening sentiment
Limited availability of prompt containership tonnage is keeping the charter market muted. Meanwhile, some container line operators could be awaiting a market correction before committing to fixing vessels
Global uncertainties created by the Russia-Ukraine situation, and draconian lockdowns in key global economies, are driving a wait-and-see strategy for container line operators as demand for vessels may no longer be as pressing as in the past few weeks
