Ship sales and purchase slow ahead of Chinese New Year, tanking freight levels

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KANWAY LUCKY, Source: VesselFinder

Container ship sales and purchase activity is slowing down ahead of Chinese New Year and, buyers appear to be cautious given the downward trajectory of long-haul and intra-Asia freight rates.

Alphaliner also attributed this to few ships offered for sale and a more cautious approach from buyers.

Although the purchase appetite is generally still there, the market cannot ignore the developments in the industry, with continuously falling freight rates and ONE announcing a substantial loss for the last quarter of 2025.

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