Newbuilding activity remains strong despite a slight summer slowdown as market participants head on holiday. While crude contracting has stalled due to a heavy orderbook, container shipping interest is gaining traction with companies looking to order more vessels in response to rising liner earnings.
Significant sales in the second-hand market indicate premium demand for modern and well-maintained tonnage across sectors. Meanwhile, ecological and economical rationales keep driving interest towards newer ECO bulkers, particularly in dry cargo, as buyers remain engaged throughout various segments.