Containership recycling rose sharply in January, delivering some positive news to a sector suffering from low rates.

Data from shipbroker Golden Destiny show that 26 boxships were scrapped in January, a 333% rise on the same month of 2016.

That also marks a 44% increase from the 18 containerships headed to the breakers in December.

More to come

The trend is likely to continue, according to Wells Fargo analyst Michael Webber.

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