Charter rates have picked up in the past week with the smaller sizes also
enjoying a revival as larger ships are mostly all sold out. Availability of the
larger sizes above 3,000 teu are scarce, with open candidates snapped up quickly
and periods extended to 2-3 years, while charterers seeking shorter periods will
need to pay higher premiums.
Forward fixtures have extended beyond the first half of 2025, with several
charters done for 2nd half 2025 positions. The strong gains have extended to t