More than 20% of all charter fixtures reported in 2023 are linked with CMA CGM, according to brokers Braemar.
CMA CGM’s latest target has been the 2015-built, 9,612 teu Akadimos, which Braemar reports the Marseille-based liner has taken at a “firm” rate of $47,250. 51% of CMA CGM’s 3.4m teu fleet is now chartered in, according to data from Alphaliner.
On the container charter markets, Braemar noted in its latest weekly box report: “The activity level continues to be high which has led to increasing charter rates for specific segments and a 12-month period is becoming the new normal.” Maersk Broker, meanwhile, reported: “Prompt tonnage across all segments is very scarce, and we expect TC rates to continue their firming trend and average periods to carry on rising.”
