Charter rates continue to move on 2 different tracks with the larger sizes of
over 4,000 teu continuing to power ahead while the rates for the smaller sizes
are easing gradually. Carriers are still scrambling to secure all available
tonnage in the larger segments with forward deliveries now stretching into 2Q
2025. CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the most active carriers with
various extensions and forward fixtures concluded in the last 2 weeks.
Hapag-Lloyd has taken 4 units of the