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Container update 30th June, 2004
Although the market has been relatively quiet, the overall trend has been undeniably positive. The dramatic rises of 1st quarter will not be seen again, as the markets would surely not be able to cope with such a surge, however the levels overall continue to nudge ever upwards. The expected reduction or realignment has not fully materialised, and Owners are willing to do shorter periods to carry them into the Autumn where a stronger market is expected. With every passing week, Owners will no doubt feel confident in levels as more slots will need to be filled for the forthcoming peak season.

The 2000teu+ sector saw some renewed activity after a very quiet period due to lack of tonnage, and of note SCI finally secured tonnage for period with the gearless relet Zim Chicago for 36 months at $24,000 for their European service. Clan took the Gdynia 2000 type Glory for 36 months at $26,000, and the same rate and period was achieved by the Santa Giorgina with a Canmar extension. Although few vessels are available, a number of private negotiations are understood to be taking place, and we further understand that the Cape Race has been extended with MSC at an unreported level.

The mid-range of about 12-1900teu has seen a positive increase in fixtures, rates have remained relatively steady, but with overall slight improvements. The B170 Wehr Altona managed $22,000 for an NYK charter of just under twenty four months, and we understand the Hansa Oldenburg has extended Delmas for 12, 24 or 36 months at $24,050, 23,050 or 22,550 repsectively. The Cape Negro got $19,750 for 37-39 months extension with Yang Ming, and the Wenchong 1500 Hansa Stavanger achieved $22,700 for a 'shorter' twelve months with CP Ships. However most interestingly the Dorikos and Thermaikos both Hyundai 1500 have managed long charters of 5 or 8 years with CMA/CGM for staggering rates of $17,250 or $16,250. This is the same owner of the Laconikos, who got eight years with the same charterer, and must be seen as a very positive fixture for owners of this type of vessel.

Activity in the 800/1200teu range had also slowed, with the rates achieved essentially level, but the periods are now commonly 24 months. We noted the Caecilia Schulte a B183 attained $14,000 for twenty four months with CMA/CGM, and the Cape Hatteras 923teu reached $13,750 for a 24 month extension with PONL. Once again, although relatively quiet, the continuing lack of tonnage, and the high demand will keep margins tight for charterers.


 
 
 

FIXTURES

Gearless

Hyundai Commander '88 CMA/CGM
46,385dwt 3187teu (2340 at 14t)
150 reefers / 21.5kn on 86
for 1 SE Asian/Bl Sea round
 29,000
   
Zoe S '80 MSC
45,574dwt 2941teu (2530 at 14t)
60 reefers / 22kn on 114
for 36 mos wwide trade
 23,000
   
Zim Chicago '85 SCI
53,726dwt 2682teu (2460 at 14t)
110 reefers / 20.5kn on 97
for 36 mos India/UK-Cont
 24,000
   
Buxlagoon '94 NYK
23,596dwt 1687teu (1191 at 14t)
152 reefers / 19.5kn on 48
for 24 mos wwide trade
 21,400
   
Brazilian Express '00 optn Hanjin
21,420dwt 1679teu (1230 at 14t)
194 reefers / 21kn on 61
for further 2 mos Med/Mid Easf/Feat
 22,000
   
Cape Negro '98 extn Yang Ming
24,133dwt 1510teu (1200 at 14t)
100 reefers / 20kn on 44
for further 37-39 mos transpac trade
 19,750
   
Carmen & Mumbai '78 exnt MSC
24,382dwt 1468teu (1150 at 14t)
228 reefers / 19kn on 60
for further 36 mos Cont/Med trade
 private rate
   
Hull 523 '04 Heung-A
16,900dwt 1157teu (910 at 14t)
178 reefers / 19kn on 38
for 36 mos wwide trade
 16,000
   
Franconia '79 MSL
18,643dwt 1073teu (927 at 14t)
80 reefers / 20kn on 56
for 2-3 mos intra Asian trade
 14,650
   


Geared

Buxlink '02 optn PONL
33,918dwt 2478teu (1890 at 14t)
400 reefers / 21kn on 66.5
for further 12 mos rtw trade
 16,000
   
Cape Race '93 extn MSC
35,071dwt 2259teu (1920 at 14t)
300 reefers / 20kn on 67.5
for further 36 mos Cont/India/Aussie
 private rate
   
Kaedi '03 NYK
30,450dwt 2202teu (1725 at 14t)
350 reefers / 21kn on 99
for 24 mos wwide trade
(supercedes previous shorter charter)
 28,000
   
Glory '96 extn Clan
30,450dwt 2080teu (1670 at 14t)
300 reefers / 21kn on 72
for 36 mos Feast/WCSA trade
 26,000
   
Santa Giorgina '97 extn Canmar
30,250dwt 2061teu (1658 at 14t)
150 reefers / 20kn on 50.7
for further 24 mos Feast/WCSA
 26,000
   
Eyrene '93 Clan
29,931dwt 1806teu (1472 at 14t)
150 reefers / 19.5kn on 44
for 36 mos Feast/WCSA
 private rate
   
Santa Rosa '92 Hapag
30,000dwt 1742teu (1527 at 14t)
100 reefers / 19.5kn on 47.5
for 24 mos wwide trade
 private rate
   
Hansa Oldenburg '02 extn Delmas
23,579dwt 1740teu (1295 at 14t)
296 reefers / 20.5kn on 58
for further 12,24 or 36 mos
 24,050 or
23,050 or
22,550
   
Wehr Altona '97 NYK
23,040dwt 1730teu (1120 at 14t)
200 reefers / 209kn on 54.5
for 22-24 months wwide trade
 22,000
   
Pride of Mumbai '93 extn CMA-CGM
23,456dwt 1684teu (1184 at 14t)
200 reefers / 19kn on 54
for 9-10 mos Cont/E African trade
 21,750
   
Infanta '80 extn MSC
27,630dwt 1561teu (1325 at 14t)
178 reefers / 19kn on 82
for further 36 mos Cont/Canaries
 17,600
   
Dorikos & Thermaikos '96 CMA/CGM
22,500dwt 1561teu (1200 at 14t)
150 reefers / 19.5kn on 54
for 5 or 8 years wwide trade
 17,250 or 16,250
   
Hansa Stavanger '97 CP Ships
20,800dwt 1550teu (1029 at 14t)
200 reefers / 20kn on 52
for 12 mos Feast/Aussie trade???
 22,700
   
Birte Ritscher '95 MSL
20,150dwt 1452teu (1000 at 14t)
150 reefers / 19kn on 42
for 8-9mos wwide trade
 19,825
   
Ulsnis '93 MSC
20,150dwt 1388teu (1014 at 14t)
150 reefers / 18.5kn on 42
for 9-12 mos wwide trade
 17,450
   
Alma Libre '83 Asiatic
25,855dwt 1378teu (1055 at 14t)
64 reefers / 16kn on 32
for 1 SE Asia/Mid East rv
 14,500
   
Doris Wulff '96 TS Lines
18,355dwt 1203teu (820 at 14t)
150 reefers / 19.5kn on 45
for further 24 mos SE Asia/Jpn trade
 16,000
   
Caecilia Schulte '95 CMA/CGM
14,111dwt 1162teu (750 at 14t)
100 reefers / 17kn on 30.5
for 24 mos wwide trade
 14,000
   
Stadt Hamburg '98 extn FAS
12,920dwt 1102teu (650 at 14t)
160 reefers / 20kn on 42
for further 24 mos Mid East trade
 private rate
   
Rousse '89 extn EMES
14,101dwt 1020teu (666 at 14t)
50 reefers / 16kn on 30.5for further 7 mos Med trading
 11,300
   
Phu Tan '88 Sea Consortium
14,000dwt 1020 teu (677 at 14t)
60 reefers / 17kn on 31
for 12 mos SE Asian trade
 12,500
   
Active F '94 MSL
12,380dwt 1012teu (636 at 14t)
90 reefers / 17.5kn on 30.5
for about 3 mos PG trade
 13,500
   
Athanassia '81 Delmas
22,000dwt 1004teu (723 at 14t)
260 reefers / 15.5kn on 30
for 1 Feast/W African round
 12,400
   
Eagle Strength '95 New Econ Line
15,326dwt 954teu (744 at 14t)
100 reefers / 17.3kn on 28.5
for 24 mos SE Asian trade
 13,900
   
Cape Hatteras '92 exnt PONL
12,850dwt 923teu (620 at 14t)
200 reefers / 18.5kn on 35
for further 24 mos USG/WCSA trade
 13,750
   
CEC Apollon '00 extn NOL or syms
12,000dwt 903teu (534 at 14t)
176 reefers / 17kn on 29
for further 24 mos Feast trade
 10,400
   
Sevket Yardimchi '98 extn MSL
8,690dwt 875teu (465 at 14t)
80 reefers / 16kn on 25
for further 12 mos Med trade
 10,500
   
Box Oslo '00 BTL
9,865dwt 797teu (508 at 14t)
157 reefers / 18kn on 32
for 3 mos SE Asian trade
 11,000
   

This report reflects information given in good faith to the best of our knowledge, but without guarantee.