Vessel segment
Cellular tonnage from feeders to ultra-large container vessels on liner and charter markets.
Section coverage: Container Shipping
Hamburg-based tonnage provider Offen Group is in discussions for up to four 7,000 TEU containerships at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International, potentially marking its first newbuilding order in over a decade.
Maersk is reportedly preparing a significant newbuilding programme that could double its current orderbook, as the carrier seeks to secure future capacity and maintain service coverage.
Marine fuels firm Alkagesta is exploring the expansion of its ULSFO and biofuel supply footprint into Spain to support the Mediterranean emission control area.
The PanStar Acro has commenced a trial voyage via the Northern Sea Route, carrying 737 TEUs as South Korea evaluates the commercial feasibility of Arctic container services.
Danish liner operator Maersk has confirmed plans to install a rotor sail on an 8,700 TEU containership next year to test wind-assisted propulsion technology.
The new berths are equipped with automated yard cranes and are designed to handle vessels of more than 20,000 TEU.
Blank sailings and slower steaming appear to have arrested the post-peak decline, though contract negotiations remain the key test.
Priya RamanAnalysis
The weekly service deploys mid-sized tonnage and targets growing manufactured goods flows between Southeast and South Asia.