The latest reported container ship sale provides a stark illustration of how much asset values have fallen in weaker markets.

MPC Container Ships (MPCC)’s 2,824-teu AS Carinthia (built 2003) was worth $54m at the peak of record markets last April, according to VesselsValue.

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Now rumours have linked the vessel to a sale to Chinese interests for around $7.5m,