Container Charter Market Firm as Rates Rise

June 12, 2026

MB Shipbrokers

MB Shipbrokers reports a firm container market despite limited fixtures, with strong prompt tonnage demand, rising freight supporting owner leverage, steady midsize newbuilding interest, resilient secondhand values, and global container volumes up 5% in January-April 2026.

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