Containerships

Carriers eye 2022 profit bonanza as long-term freight rates 'explode'

'You ain't seen nothing yet' is the motto of the liner sector, analysts believe

Chief executive Soren Skou said Maersk is seeing shippers move away from the spot market towards longer periods.
Chief executive Soren Skou said Maersk is seeing shippers move away from the spot market towards longer periods.Photo: Bloomberg
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Published 3 December 2021, 06:52Updated 6 December 2021, 13:48
Peter SandXenetaContainer freight rates