Carriers return to profitability, but dark clouds linger on the horizon

After a dismal two years, box lines are back in the black

After the carnage seen in the 2016 results, the outlook for listed container companies may be about to change, writes Alastair Hill

As the year draws to a close, Alastair Hill looks over the horizon but sees little positive for container lines

In the wake of the Hanjin Shipping collapse, what should be checked when assessing whether a carrier is at risk of going out of business?

It remains to be seen whether the merger is a marriage of convenience or a shotgun wedding, with increased exposure to Asia-Europe traffic being a mixed blessing, writes Alastair Hill