International container operator DP World joins Asian and European feeder networks together; synergies – and tensions – abound, say analysts.
Every corner of the ocean shipping world is completely distinct from the others. What fuels the tanker business is almost entirely different than what steers dry bulkers or container ships. […]
The ageing container feeder fleet is not being replaced at a fast enough rate. According to Vessels Value, nearly a quarter of the feeder fleet, 638 ships, are over 20 years old with only 222 currently on order and with more cargo and more large vessels arriving the demand is expected to increase.
