Why lines are prepared to order new ships and leave others idle
by
Janet Porter, London
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last modified
May 17, 2010 10:08 AM
ORDERS for new containerships are likely to be placed within the coming year regardless of how many others remain in lay-up.
The size of the idle containership fleet is coming down rapidly at the moment as lines revive services that were suspended at the height of the recession, ahead of an anticipated peak season this summer.
But some commentators claim too...
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