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SURGING freight rates in the long haul trades are driving containership charter rates upwards as well, with fixture activity brisk and market sentiment improving by the day for larger ships.
Even so, shipowners, charterers and brokers are all advising caution, given the still fragile state of the global economy with the cold winter in much of North America and Europe dampening consumer spending and Greece’s financial crisis unsettling the eurozone. If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.
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